Re: Starlink 6 observed 23 min after launch

From: Leo Barhorst via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:35:32 +0200
I also saw the Starlinks and the rocket pass after I watched the launch,
landing and deploy on spacex.com.
Followed it wit binos well into the northeast.
Bright object and easy to see.
When the Starlinks were no longer visible I saw ISS making a nice pass.

Imaged the pass of Starlinks and Falcon 9 r/b in Gemini.
In the image with 10 sec exposure the rocket made a long streak.
Just above it was a shorther fainter  blob of light, Could have been an
internal reflection in the camera housing.
Will check the image for the retention rods.

Regards,
Leo

Op wo 22 apr. 2020 om 22:16 schreef C. Bassa via Seesat-l <
seesat-l_at_satobs.org>:

> I concur with Marco's observations. Easily naked eye, clearly
> elongated and very fast due to the low orbit. The 4 flashing objects
> were also seen, which must be the deployment rods. Given how far they
> were away from the elongated blob, they must be deployed with quite
> some force.
>
> The elongated blob could not be split into individual components,
> which suggests the upper stage was still nearby.
>
> Regards,
>     Cees
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