Re: STS/HST obs success
DJLaszlo@aol.com
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 20:44:25 EST
In a message dated 12/25/99 6:24:36 PM Mountain Standard Time,
rreeves@connecti.com writes:
>>There was a water dump in progress at the time of passing,
>>but I couldn't tell visually because of the hazy clouds.
The water dump made a fine surprise from Fort Collins Colorado. Maximum
elevation for STS-103 and HST was only about 16 degrees in the South, taking
them near Fomalhaut. The STS was about 3rd magnitude, and 10x70 binoculars
framed the brilliant shuttle at the apex of a delicate cone, trailing in an
arc extending about 1 degree. A scene reminiscent of a good comet. HST
trailed by less than a degree and was about 5th magnitude. Pardon my
imprecision, it was a bit of a flail getting children and guests to look.
Dan Laszlo
40,30N 105,05W
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