ecannon@mail.utexas.edu (Ed Cannon) writes: > > Last night in San Antonio, Texas, (29.40N, 98.66W, 180m)I observed a > > truly spectular pass of Orion 3 (25727, 99-024A), ... the brightest > > [flash] possibly -8, with a flash period of about 22.1 seconds. > I was able to watch it again last night from Austin, and it repeated > the spectacle. These flashes have been stupendous. > I strongly recommend that anyone who gets reasonable passes of this > low-inclination (29-degree) object try to see it. > We have another high pass tonight, although a few minutes earlier, > in twilight. I haven't seen this one yet, but even as far North as here, passes will reach as high as 12 or 13 degrees altitude in the next couple days. Looks like now is the time to look. And to hope that very bright flashes may be seen. Thanks for the heads-up, Ed. Cheers. Walter Nissen wnissen@tfn.net -81.8637, 41.3735, 256m elevation --- Did you know?: The vulgar name "Iridium 20" has been applied to all 3 of the following spacecraft: 24871 97-34C D 920 18 20 tum Ir P5 S 24872 97-34D D 18 20 Ir P58 25578 98-74B L 20 20A Ir P1 D Beware traps laid by those using terms such as "common name" or "name". They may be common, but vulgar names are also trouble. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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