I received a credible private report from Boulder, Colorado (40.015N, 105.270W acc. to Heavens-Above; roughly about 1670 meters above sea level), of a near- stationary flashing object being watched *without* magnification for an hour, from about 4:00 to 5:00 on Nov. 4 UTC. The flash period was 20-22 seconds. The position is uncertain beyond it likely being in the southwest, and the report is that it moved slightly east, if at all, during the hour. In spite of the flash period, it does not seem possible to me that it could have been Superbird A (89-041A, 20040), because of the duration of the one-power observation. Has anyone tried to observe Cosmos 2282 (94-038A, 23168) lately? I don't think the flash period could match ETS 6 (94-056A, 23230), plus the description of little to no motion would not seem to match its pass very well. None of the Gorizonts or other ones that I know of would seem to match. Last week (?) we had one clear night, and I tried without success to see any flashing geosynch. It may be clear again tonight; if so Superbird A will be looked for! Ed Cannon - ecannon@mail.utexas.edu - Austin, Texas, USA ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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