Re: Bright geosynchs

From: Stephen.D.LaLumondiere@aero.org
Date: Tue Oct 03 2000 - 14:51:10 PDT

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Hi all.

Thanks to Ed Cannon for pointing out that it was once again the season for
flaring geos.

Last evenings low clouds and a marine layer made observation conditions
less than optimal, but I wanted to see if I could find a few of these
before the season had passed.  Between 05:50 and 05:53 UTC I was able to
see Galaxy 4R (00020A, 26298) brighten to mag 6.  Slightly to the west, I
also found what I believe to have been DBS 2 (94047A, 23192) and DBS 3
(95029A, 23598) between 05:54 and 05:57 UTC.  The DBS satellites were
difficult targets for 10x50s, and were around mag 7.

Best and clear, dark skies.
Steve LaLumondiere
Observing location:  33.820, -118.316

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