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From its vantage point in space, Aditya-L1 is able to watch the Sun constantly, even during eclipses and occultations, and carry out scientific studies.

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From this vantage point it will be able to watch the Sun constantly, even during eclipses and occultations, and carry out scientific studies.

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During the occultation, the Moon passed in front of the planet Mars, which allowed the photographer to capture both objects together.

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From 2018 to 2021, Quaoar passed in front of four stars, and astronomers on Earth were able to observe the shadow of the eclipses, also known as stellar occultations.

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Dhillon added that other than occultation events, the only way to spot these dwarf planet rings would be to send a robotic probe to visit them.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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