Re: Landsat 2 Rk

From: JAY RESPLER (jrespler@superlink.net)
Date: Thu Aug 02 2007 - 00:55:56 EDT

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Did you check the RCS to determine the size?

Tom Laskowski wrote:

> 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.

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