The satellites seen by Peter Frankland and guests are the NOSS 3-1 (Naval Ocean Surveillance System) formation. Here is the Heavens-Above prediction for the leading object, 01040C / 26907, on the observed pass: http://www.heavens-above.com/PassDetails.asp?SatID=26907&lat=-27.500&lng=153.017 &alt=24&loc=Brisbane&TZ=UCTm10&Date=38423.4261424949 NOSS 3 satellites normally reach magnitude +5 under favourable conditions, but occasionally flare to minus magnitudes. Here is description of the NOSS satellites: http://www.satobs.org/noss.html Ted Molczan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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