Peittävyysilmiöitä

Peittävyysilmiöitä, also known as occultations, occur when one celestial object passes in front of another, obscuring it from view. This phenomenon is common in astronomy and can involve various celestial bodies, such as planets, moons, stars, and asteroids. The most well-known types include lunar occultations, where the Moon passes in front of a star or planet, and solar eclipses, where the Moon or a planet blocks the Sun. Asteroid occultations are particularly valuable for astronomers as they can be used to determine the size and shape of asteroids and to discover new, smaller bodies orbiting them. Observations of peittävyysilmiöitä provide crucial data for understanding the orbits and physical characteristics of celestial objects. The duration and exact timing of an occultation can reveal information about the size and path of the occulting object. These events are predictable, allowing astronomers to plan observations and gather detailed data. The study of peittävyysilmiöitä has contributed significantly to our knowledge of the solar system and beyond.