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The predicted occultation of the star No. 31 (Mink et al., 1981) by Neptune on September 12, 1983 was observed photoelectrically. Four secondary occultations were recorded before the immersion event.
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Pandey, A.K., Mahra, H.S. & Mohan, V. The occultation of MKE 31 by Neptune on September 12, 1983. Earth Moon Planet 31, 217–219 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00055530
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