Re: Iridium flare frequency

From: Anthony Ayiomamitis (anthony@perseus.gr)
Date: Mon Jun 11 2001 - 15:44:37 PDT

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>
> I believe that Bjoern posted something on this a few years ago and
> there was a definite latitude/seasonal dependence.

Ron,

     Thanks for the pointer. I will check the archives for further info.

Anthony.

> Ron Lee
>
>
> >     Being new to Iridium flares, I wonder if certain parts of the
> year
> >are better than others for frequency of flaring and/or lower/higher
> >flare magnitudes. As far as the frequency goes, I would think not (?)
> >since flares are most often observed  following sunset and before
> >sunrise. However, it is interesting to see how the flare azimuth
> during
> >the course of the year keeps moving in a steady direction and pace.
> >
>

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