This new publication is the first English-language publication of the Belgian Working Group Satellites (BWGS). The main aim of this text is to serve as an introduction to flash period measurements. A summary of the chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Looking vs. Observing
3. Preparations for Observing
4. Positional Measurements
5. Flash Period Measurements
6. Rotation and Flash Period
7. Theory of Rotational Behavior of a Rocket Body
8. Experimental Results of Flash Period Measurements
9. The Belgian Working Group Satellites
The price will be kept at 100 Bfr (or alternatively 5 DM or 5 US $) for a few months. See the back page for details on how to order.
Bart De Pontieu