Howdy SeeSatters! Here's a silly question. If one had a good view of the terrain around them (e.g. from a high point), and if the actual dead center ground track of an Iridium reflection passed very close nearby, could one literally see a bright spot moving across the ground? I realize we're talking about a FAST moving reflection! If, for example, I could see about five miles of ground track at one time from my high perch, I figure it would traverse from one end to the other in about one second, but that seems to me to be perceptible. Just how illuminated is the ground from a -8 flare? Does anyone know if there's a concentrated spot of light right down the track? How big would the spot be? Like I said - a silly question? Best Regards to All, Art Almost Heaven Group HC 67 Box 539 BB Renick WV 24966 Phone/Fax 304-645-2310 e-mail art@almostheaven.net http://www.almostheaven.net/ ---------------------------------------------- Offering direct sales of Saunas, Steamrooms and the widest selection of Pool, Spa, Sauna and Hot Tub Equipment worldwide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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