RE: Object preceding MIR
jeff@satellite.eu.org
Mon, 13 Apr 98 01:57:57
April 13, 01:39 UT
Yes, IMO, an uncataloged object (mag 5 to 6) 15-20 seconds preceding Mir.
Observed just before entering shadow. Checked OIG a couple of hours ago
and they hadn't released a new element beyond NORAD 25294. Maybe the
released VDU?
Jeff Hunt <jeff@satellite.eu.org>
38.51N/76.76W
--- On Sun, 12 Apr 1998 17:10:16 -0400 karcher
<101672.3140@compuserve.com> wrote:
>Hello all ,
> Got a bright satellite 19.60 SEC before MIR. Seen between clouds for
>about 15 sec , mag +4.4 , seems invariable.
> This object and MIR ( mag -1 ) were timed at 19H28M25.07S and
>19H28M44.67S respectively , both about 4 deg below 60 LEO ( 65degSE)
> APRIL 12 , UTC
>Dan Karcher 7.3417 E , 47.4833N
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