The celebrated asteroid 10199 Chariklo (yes, the one with the rings) is due for an occultation on the 12th May, visible from Australia (if the clouds co-operate).
The link for the prediction can be found here:-
http://devel2.linea.gov.br/~braga.ri...3_Chariklo.jpg
Note that the prediction shows the path as being in a line from Perth to Brisbane. This should properly be seen as a prediction rather than a guarantee; it is entirely possible that a person in Alice Springs (or Melbourne) may see the occultation, as the uncertainties are substantial.
The star to be occulted is mag +14.2 so a telescope of reasonable size (8" or better) and an integrating video camera, which can integrate to a couple of seconds, will be needed.
10199 Chariklo is a Centaur, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus. It is the first minor planet known to have rings, which were discovered by occultation methods also.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10199_Chariklo
For further info, talk to your local astro club's occultation person, visit the RASNZ's web page, or discuss here.
http://occultations.org.nz/
Regards,
Tony Barry
WSAAG