Was observing with an 8" telescope from 632-about 700 PM local (0132-0200 UT) and observed nothing. 8 th magnitude flashes would have been easily detected. Observed periodically for another 90 minutes with nothing noted. Used Hande option in Skymap but also looked at location suggested with the SGP4 option. Elements from late Dec 96 Ron Lee Colorado USA (104.5614 W, 38.9478 N, 2073 M, UT-7)