Re: Tumblers

Mir16609 (Mir16609@aol.com)
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:41:46 EDT

In a message dated 4/14/98 11:55:30 AM EST, finn@main.jetnet.ab.ca writes:

> Besides NOSS 2-3 r and Iridium 27, what other satellites tumble at a good
>  rate, thus giving a good visual display?
>  
>  Jari
> 

Lately two of my favorites have been:
The Titan IV r/b #25018, 97064B  (About a 13 sec period but bright)
and
Spot 1 r BJ #17206, 86019BJ (About a 3 sec period, 3.5-4.0 mag)

Cheers
Don Gardner
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