The following sightings were made during an observation session for the Lyrid
meteor shower. All sightings were confirmed on Heavens Above. All sightings
were made at the following location: 39deg 11min N 119deg 45min W
elev.1430m(4700ft).
Meteor 1-4 rocket
USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 4394
Int. Designation Code: 1970-037-B.
This object was seen transiting Vega(a)Lyr. It produced no flares. Est.
visible magnitude was +6. The object was sighted at 04:38 PDT(11:38UT)
Cosmos 1093 rocket
USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 11332
Int. Designation Code: 1979-032-B
This object passed approx. 4deg west of Vega(a)Lyr. It was reddish in color.
Est visible magnitude +4. the object flared once to magnitude+1. Visible pass
duration was approx.10 seconds. The object was sighted at 04:50 PDT(11:50UT)
Cosmos 1939 rocket
USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 19046
Int. Designation Code: 1988-032-B
This object passed approx. 0.5deg west of Vega(a)Lyr. Est. visible magnitude
was +1. the object flared once to magnitude -1. Visible pass duration was
approx. 8.0 seconds. The object was sighted at 04:52PDT(11:52UT)
I am what might be considered a casual satellite observer, so one can imagine
the excitement I felt at seeing three satellite passes on the same area
within less than a 15 minute span. Especially when it was not expected!!!
Clear, dark skies to all,
Robert Morgan
Carson City, Nevada USA
39deg 11min N 119deg 45min W
elev. 1430m(4700ft)
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