Using the newer elements, the satellite was first seen at about 02:15.7 UT on 17 Feb 97 (7:15.7 PM MST 16 Feb) (Ut-7). Was not expecting flashes until 03:00 UT. Was checking limiting magnitudes when the flashes were noted. At first were perhaps magnitude 10.5-11. Equipment problems were corrected and the brightest flashes (mag 4-5) were in the 02:25 UT time period. Flashes observed (with some short periods of invisibility in my 8 " scope) until 03:00 when clouds moved in. Will reduce data from tape recorder and stop watch and provide better info ASAP. Preliminary period is 23.4 seconds. Secondary flashes were observed during the period of bright flashes but not later on. Ron Lee