Charlie Hoff wrote: > Observed 3 bright bodies travelling close together Saturday AM > (2005-09-02), approx 0325 EDT (0725 UTC); from 44.55N, > 70.55W. Objects in a slightly angled line, with 1 degree or > less separation between each, all approx same magnitude (est. Mag 2-3). > Objects traveled from West high altitude to NNE low altitude. > Observed both naked eye & with 10x50 binoculars, no tumbling or > flashing observed. You saw the NOSS 2-2 triad. Here is Heavens-Above's plot of the pass you observed: http://www.heavens-above.com/PassDetails.asp?SatID=21799&lat=44.554&lng=-70.551& alt=153&loc=Rumford&TZ=EST&Date=38598.3102288285 Normally these satellites are relatively dim to the unaided eye, but on occasion they brighten sufficiently to be easily seen in a dark sky. There is more information about NOSS here: http://www.satobs.org/noss.html Ted Molczan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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