Iridium simultaneous Flares 6 and 51

From: Rick Baldridge via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 22:07:19 -0800
 

 

Earlier this evening, I witnessed near-simultaneous flares from Iridium 6
AND 51.   Only #6 was predicted on Heavens-Above - #51 was not predicted and
was quite a surprise.  They were less than 11 seconds in time apart (about 4
degrees on the sky plane).  Predicted Iridium 6 flared to about -3.4 from my
location in Campbell, CA USA at 17:52:06 PST December 8th, 2014 (cords
37.262, -121.577).  #51 flared to about -4.3.  Would have made a great photo
had I known how close together in time and position they were.  Keep an eye
out, and Happy Holidays to you all.

 

Rick Baldridge

Campbell, CA  USA

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