Tom, Earlier today, you wrote: > Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:06:26 -0700 > From: "Tom Laskowski" <mrtsp91@netscape.com> > To: <seesat-l@satobs.org> > Subject: Landsat 2 Rk > > Landsat 2 Rk, 09040, 1975-004-DE > > I've been trying to observe this object for some time now. H-A and Quicksat > both give it a magnitude in the +5.0 range, but I've never been able to see it > despite numerous attempts of good passes. I've used both 10x50 binoculars and > a 5' Maksutov, but no luck. > > I'm wondering if this is actually much fainter that listed, thus I'll need a > larger scope. Or is this still in orbit? > > Thanks. I observed this object on three different passes in 2000 April through July; its apparent magnitude was in the +5.0 to +6.1 range. So unless something drastic has happened to it in the past seven years, it should be easily seen in 10x50s [which is what I used]. And, yes, it is still in orbit; the latest elements for it have an epoch of late July 30th. Clear and dark skies! Ed Light Lakewood, NJ, USA Site 8840, N 40.1075, W 074.2312, +24 m (80 ft) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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