As expected, we saw the "old" Progress (27454) pass at about 2002 Sep 28/23:33 UTC through lower Aquila (2nd magnitude) and western Pegasus (magnitude near zero). Then, also as expected, ISS made a very bright pass almost overhead. What was unexpected was an object 30 seconds behind ISS, in apparently the same path, passing near Deneb at 2002 Sep 28/23:58.7 UTC at which time it resembled Deneb in brightness (say, mag +1.3). I thought the new Progress was very close to ISS by now ... too close to easily see separately. Did it maneuver in the past few hours? Clear and dark skies! Ed and Darlene Light Lakewood, NJ, USA N 40.1075, W 074.2312 Hgt +24 m (80 ft) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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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