Hopefully the image at http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/satcom_transits/ISSblock060108.jpg will go some way to explain what may have been observed over NY. Between 07.15.00 and 07.15.20 the zenith half of the starboard array became very bright indeed...almost light sabre like...the nadir half was hardly visible......and I think this is what caused the possible flare.By this time the port double / rotating array was in shadow. The starbord array must be aligned differently between upper and lower sections Closest approach was 450km at 0715.....range either side in excess of 800km. I would be interested to see/hear from anyone else who observed this pass. Thanks John Any images attached are subject to copyright restriction but may be used with prior permission ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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