Satellite with an inclination of 140º or greater?

From: Antonio Vilchez via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_lists.seesatmail.org>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:18:46 +0100
Yesterday I was observing satellites with binoculars and by chance I saw
one that crossed the field in a completely retrograde direction, I estimate
an inclination of 140º or greater, and due to the speed the height must be
less than 600 km.

I've been trying to find out what it could be but I haven't found anything.
Does anyone know what it could be? There are very few satellites at such
high inclinations.

To rule out a candidate, minutes later I observed the pass of the EROS C3
satellite, which has an inclination of 139.35º.


From Spain, 2023/12/15 18:40 UT +- 10'


Antonio Vilchez

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