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 > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, > SeeSat-L archive: > http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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