Using Alan's prediction TLE's I just saw the Protonrocket that launched Telstar 5. At 20:59 UT it was just below Beta Leo and moved quickly to Arcturus and on to the east where it entered the shadow. I didn't observe any variations in its brightness, which I estimate at mag -1 or perhaps even more. It was quite brighter than Vega (Alpha Lyra). If conditions are right I'll just be able to see it again tomorrow evening just after it gets dak enough at about 20:20 UT. That will be just hours before the predicted decay by Alan! -- Greetings and clear skies Leo Barhorst Alkmaar The Netherlands 52.65 North 4.767 East 1 m ASL Member of Seesat-L ------------------------------------------------------------ Every day I wonder about the things I see in the (night)sky