Observations made 05 Sep 2002 #2
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CoSaTrak 1, 85mm f/1.6 lens with 0.003 lux CCD surveillance camera.
Conditions - fair. CCD camera now has remote focussing control.
Herewith balance of observations and corrections:
07816 75 043A 0433 F 20020905171147900 17 15 2028460-181052 39 S+065 05
07816 75 043A 0433 F 20020905171240800 17 15 2048100-392830 39 S
07816 75 043A 0433 F 20020905171351200 17 15 2150000-644245 39 I+056 05
25725 99 023B 0433 F 20020905170411600 17 15 1429020-050726 39 R+057 05
25725 99 023B 0433 F 20020905170511300 17 15 1457410-042853 39 R
25725 99 023B 0433 F 20020905170709000 17 15 1553170-024014 39 +030 05
Corrections - obviously I have not yet fully awoken from my long slumber.
The heading for my previous message should read "Observations for 5 Sept"
and NOT 02 September.
Both Ted and Paul pointed out a possible error in my position for USA 144
(#25744). I checked the position and discovered I had reported the wrong
star. Here follows the amended position for 20h17m04.4s UT and another
position, this time hopefully with the correct stars-both were occultations.
25744 99 028A 0433 F 20020905201704400 17 15 1908240-491838 39
25744 99 028A 0433 F 20020905201710200 17 15 1910020-495749 39
NOTES:
(1) 75-043A was observed shortly after sunset - the sky was still quite
bright with daylight.
(2) The following unknowns were seen and identified:
17:12:22 UT Cosmos 724 75002A mag 5.7 steady
17:22:36 UT Radarsat 95059A mag 6.8 steady
17:29:25 UT Meteor 1-16 74011A mag 6.4 steady
17:48:49 UT Meteor 1-12 72049A mag 7.4 steady
17:53:10 UT Globalstar 5 98023A mag 6.0 steady
18:14:30 UT Anna 1b rocket mag 7.5 steady
18:14:44 UT Cosmos 2278 rkt mag 3.5 steady
These were observed as they crossed the approx 3x4 degree field of
the ccd camera as it tracked another satellite so the satellites
appearance is only as observed for a few seconds. I always make
an effort to identify "unknowns" in case its something exciting.
(3) I note the request on SeeSat for variability of Milstar 3 - when
next I track/have a suitable pass I will pay particular attention
to flashes/variability etc. Normally I do not worry too much about
magnitudes of the objects I get positional observations for.
(4) I also note that Ted asked that observers position be given when
reporting observations- I shall try and remember to do this.
Cospar Site #0433 Long 18.5129 E, Lat 33.9406 S, altitude 10 metres
(GPS position - I live a few kilometres from the centre of Cape
Town so have a "glorious!" city lit sky.
Cheers
Greg
("ably" assisted by Blackie the cat who has a compulsive
urge to walk or sit on my keyboard when I am trying to type).
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