Re: good I be able to show the intelsat 1R flare at the star party

From: Jason Glydewell (jpglyde@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Aug 20 2009 - 16:00:07 UTC

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    If people can see the stars moving behind the stationary sat, it will really increase the "wow" factor.  I would point a telescope at it and use a high enough magnification so the stars appear to move faster.
    
    Just my thoughts
    
    Jason
    
    
    > I would suggest having binoculars handy, and on a tripod.
    > Are use a telescope.
    > 
    > While, I beleive the flare could be seen with just the eye,
    > in a darker sky, it's better have a backup plan, just in
    > case. I would say it's magnitide 8 are brighter for a few
    > minutes, before it get's way brighter, in a somewhat short
    > time.
    > 
    > I'll have my video system, so people can see it on the tv.
    > 
    > I am bring my old telescope along, so people can look at
    > jupiter also.
    > 
    > Kevin
    > 
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