Re: Why do people look at satellites?

From: Roger (roger.in.eugene@gmail.com)
Date: Sun Sep 11 2011 - 21:22:18 UTC

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    Thanks to all that responded.
    
    I've always wondered about this.
    
    I have noticed a few satellites popping up in the list with extremely
    low catalog #s.     Guess I'll have to compile a list and see if I can
    spot some of them.
    
    I noticed UARS has a few passes in the NW the coming weeks.  I think
    I'll make this one I'm going to search out.
    
    
    Roger
    
    On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Roger <roger.in.eugene@gmail.com> wrote:
    > Just wondering, what's the reason some of you watch satellites, work
    > related?  Purely hobbiest?
    >
    > Any goals for people,anybody have a 'must see' list they try to
    > complete?   I've been lurking for a few years, so I know some of you
    > specialize in types of satellites.   Even if I don't post, I do
    > appreciate some of the observations people make.
    >
    > I first started intentionally seeking out satellites back in Sky-lab
    > days.    Later on, after the shuttle missions started, I started
    > watching those when I could.    I did manage to catch the Mir before
    > it came back down.
    > Lately, I've been more of a watcher, than try to figure out what I
    > saw.   I do want to try for the hubble when I'm far enough south, but
    > usually have to wait for vacation for that.
    >
    > ~44N  ~123W
    > Roger
    >
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