Corrected Iridium Prelaunch Elset

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Based upon info on the Boeing iridium web site (Thanks Craig),
I am recommending the following elset until a real one is posted.

Iridium, Delta, 9 Nov 97, 01:34:26 UT launch
1 91234U 970XXA   97313.13893519  .00000027  00000-0  00000+0 0    19
2 91234  86.5830 133.9305 0014611 253.5528 277.4218 14.80129216    03

Since it will be snowing here during my Sunday morning pass, I would
appreciate knowing how close a real obs compares to predicted obs.
Allow a bit of uncertainty in time and cross-track to allow the best
chance of picking up the Iridiums.  I would also suggest the use of 
binoculars.

Folk should also run a flare prediction program to see if they have the 
chance to catch 5 flares.  However, I do not know at what point the 
iridiums are stabilized to their operational attitude, so early on, 
any pass may flare.

Ron

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