Re: Iridium 48

Mark A. Hanning-Lee (mhanning-lee@syagen.com)
Mon, 03 May 1999 13:30:42 -0700

Alcir Carra wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Last saturday it was predicted for my city a -9 flare of Iridium 48. Insted
> of a flare like those I am used to see, just some flashes very quick. I am
> using the predictions of GSOC, with success. But with Iridium 48, this is
> the second time that it fails in exibit the predicted magnitude. Is Iridium
> 48 diferent of others Iridiums?

Yes, it's tumbling. For a status update you can check Mike McCants'
notes within http://www.fc.net/~mikem/iridium.html. This file is updated
daily, in the afternoon in US & Brazilian time.

Best wishes, mark