>> I also witnessed that occultation here from Germany. I was very near
>> the central line since I saw the star pulsating (central flash).
>
> Hazel McGee also saw it from England, and described it as her best
> observational experience (better than the solar eclipses that she has
> seen)
I agree -- the knowledge that one watches a truly rare phenomenon
surely enhances the experience! In this case, one also knew very
little beforehand what to expect. Total solar eclipses on the
other hand are well-known and well described in many places.
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