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Email*

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Password*

Your password can’t be too similar to your other personal information.
Your password must contain at least 12 characters.
Your password can’t be a commonly used password.
Your password can’t be entirely numeric.
Your password must contain at least one letter (a-z, A-Z) and one digit (0-9).

Password confirmation*

Enter the same password as before, for verification.

First name*

First name

Last name*

Last name

Affiliation*

Specify your organization, or write 'Amateur' if independent. Used for publications and collaboration records.

Country*

Select your country of residence.

Motivation*

Please tell us briefly why you want to join the Occultation Portal.

Referral

E-mail address of the reference person

How did you find us?*

If 'Other', please specify

Experience

Briefly describe any prior occultation or astrophotography experience; leave empty if none.

Has access to a telescope? Own or have reliable access (club/university/observatory).

Aperture (cm)

Aperture size in cm; if unknown, leave blank.

Focal length (mm)

Focal length in mm; optional field.

Mount type

Has tracking?

Access notes (where/how you access a telescope)

If you do not own a telescope, or rely on shared facilities, describe what you can access: university, research institute, company facility, astronomy club, or private amateur site. Include short details such as the name and location when possible (keep it brief).

Has access to a camera? Own or have reliable access (e.g., CMOS/CCD/Video/Visual).

Camera type

Shortest exposure (ms)

Typical shortest exposure in milliseconds; leave empty if unsure.

Longest exposure (ms)

Typical longest exposure in milliseconds; leave empty if unsure.

Timing method

Choose your timing method; select 'Other' if unsure.

Typical filter

If you commonly observe with a filter, choose one; otherwise select 'No filter / Unfiltered'.

Can travel Select if you are able to travel from your primary location for observations.

Travel radius (km)

Approximate maximum distance you are willing to travel for an event; leave blank if not applicable.

Software/tools

List software you have experience with; comma-separated; leave blank if unsure.

Availability

How frequently you expect to be able to observe occultations.

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