The following sightings were made during an observation session for the Lyrid meteor shower. All sightings were confirmed on Heavens Above. All sightings were made at the following location: 39deg 11min N 119deg 45min W elev.1430m(4700ft). Meteor 1-4 rocket USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 4394 Int. Designation Code: 1970-037-B. This object was seen transiting Vega(a)Lyr. It produced no flares. Est. visible magnitude was +6. The object was sighted at 04:38 PDT(11:38UT) Cosmos 1093 rocket USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 11332 Int. Designation Code: 1979-032-B This object passed approx. 4deg west of Vega(a)Lyr. It was reddish in color. Est visible magnitude +4. the object flared once to magnitude+1. Visible pass duration was approx.10 seconds. The object was sighted at 04:50 PDT(11:50UT) Cosmos 1939 rocket USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 19046 Int. Designation Code: 1988-032-B This object passed approx. 0.5deg west of Vega(a)Lyr. Est. visible magnitude was +1. the object flared once to magnitude -1. Visible pass duration was approx. 8.0 seconds. The object was sighted at 04:52PDT(11:52UT) I am what might be considered a casual satellite observer, so one can imagine the excitement I felt at seeing three satellite passes on the same area within less than a 15 minute span. Especially when it was not expected!!! Clear, dark skies to all, Robert Morgan Carson City, Nevada USA 39deg 11min N 119deg 45min W elev. 1430m(4700ft) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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