A spontaneous report from fellow ASSA Councillor Fraser Farrell about an Iridium flare observed 1021UT April 4, from the ASSA's southern site at Douglas Scrub, to the South of Adelaide SA [ 35d 11m 26s S, 138d 35m 39s E) ........... >While we were there, at about 19:51 CST, we witnessed the brightest >Iridium satellite flash I have seen. A spectacular trail, visible for >almost a minute and with a peak brightness of -7 to -8 - briefly >casting shadows on moonlit ground! >Fortunately Philip Pudney was there with his camera; so if you missed it >you will just have to wait for his pictures. Tony Beresford