Re: FW: Iridium 21 (97-34E, #24873) -- NO FLARE!

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>One should not assume that all Iridiums will flare per Rob/Randy's programs.
>Rather assume that Iridium 21, 11, 27, and 36 which are not in the
>operational orbits, will probably not flare.  The mean motion that signals
>an operational satellite should be 14.34.
>
It is not that simple. While preparing for ascent from MM=15.03, and during
this climbing phase, they are stabilized so predictions are quite accurate.
I observed the 19+34-37 group several times from (just) before they moved
(Oct.06-14 appr.), and in such a period you can also see flares from 
satellites in operational orbits, close in time and direction.

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