Hello all, Last night, as I followed Meteor 1-7 pass out of Cepheus at c. 20.46 UT, I saw two brief flashes. They both appeared to take place just behind the object in Cepheus itself, in the right hand side of the constellation which is more densely populated with stars, position roughly R.A. 22h, Dec. +63 degrees. The first flash appeared to me to be around 1 or 2 mag, the second 2 or 3 mags fainter, each lasting a max of .125 seconds. I had not been out in my garden for long, so adjustment to night vision may have been the cause, although this is unlikely in my mind as I don't usually see flashes. However, in common with many others I imagine, I do find though that my eyes wander as they adjust until I can fix on an object. I am fortunate not to have too have massive light interference from street lighting. Cosmos 1908 passed through shortly after this, and was also clearly visible. This was all seen without any instruments. Hope this is enough. Thanks all, Charlie. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Charlie Eltham 51.892N 2.080W ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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