I just returned from a camping trip. We were trying to observe a
pass of Cosmos 2237 Rk, when several of us witnessed a very brilliant,
instantaneous flash near the zenith. With further observation, we saw
more, dimmer flashes as the unknown satellite headed north. (The zenith
time was close to 23:16:00 EDT. 40.39693 N 83.06356 W elevation 950
feet.)
I believe what I saw was satellite IRS P2 (23323 94068A). Has
anyone observed spectacular flashes from this satellite before? Is a
visual appearance of this sort indicative of out-of-control tumbling, or
might there be another explanation?
--- Judy
_~O __O Judy May tandembike@worldnet.att.net
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