Re: Ariane 5 launch shortly

From: Jean Paul CORNEC via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:20:11 +0100 (CET)
I did observe a slow moving object in a very fuzzy sky at the right time, 18h56 UTC.
Trajectory was similar to the elset given by C. Bassa except for the time
It was slowly tumbling (mag 2 to invisible - few seconds period).
It entered shadow just before Capella
I think it was the main stage of Ariane rocket
 
J.-P. Cornec
Brittany
France
Cospar 3022
 
 
 
 
> Message du 13/12/17 16:52
> De : "Marco Langbroek via Seesat-l" 
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> Here is the imagery by Klaas Jobse:
> 
> https://sattrackcam.blogspot.nl/2017/12/objects-from-ariane-va240-launch.html
> 
> It shows two objects plus a cloud. One of the objects (the Cryogenic Main Stage,
> jettisoned about 10 minutes earlier?) is tumbling.
> 
> The other object, which is fuzzy too, is probably the EPS with the satellites
> still attached, at the start of its coasting phase.
> 
> Imagery from period ~18:53 - 18:58 UT (I am awaiting more accurate times).
> 
> - Marco
> 
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> Cospar 4355 (Cronesteyn): 52.13878 N, 4.49937 E (WGS84), -2 m ASL
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