Hello everybody,
Further attention to CalSky shows Orbital Exp A 2007-006A on a
similar trajectory at the right time but its track stops well short of
the first observed position. Could 2007-006A have changed its predicted
track (i.e. raised its altitude to remain sunlit longer)? The purpose of
this satellite appears to be for testing in-flight
self-maintenance...does it include orbital adjustments? If so does the
flashing represent controlled rotation or has it lost its attitude lock?
Gordon
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From: "gprichard" <gprichard@vtown.com.au>
To: <seesat-l@satobs.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:34 AM
Subject: Unknown flasher
> Hello everybody,
> While observing at 0908UT on 30Jul08 from 32.87S 151.7E I
observed
> a flash just north of zeta Ophiucus. Using binoculars I was able to
see
> a satellite moving eastward and two subsequent flashes. The flashes
were
> about magnitude 4 with a constant period in the order of 5 seconds
> (untimed). The satellite itself was approximately magnitude 6. Later
> reference to H-A and CalSky revealed no corresponding object down to
> magnitude 8.any assistance in identifying this object would be
> appreciated.
> Gordon
> Newcastle, Australia
>
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