I realize that this is far fetched but does anybody know of a 3D animated version of a iridium satellite on the Net that allows the user to manipulate it? I think it would be especially neat if along with the flare info at Heavens-above, if a person could look up a mock-up of the satellite's orientation literally showing what part of the satellite (and the orientation of that part) that the flare is coming from---like which on of the three big silver panels. I figure that if the geometry and position of the iridium satellite is so precisely known in order to calculate flares with the accuracy that they are, then a 3D model showing the flare occurring could be a possibility! The depth of understanding and appreciation of the flare event would be enhanced immensely by such a program. Just an idea for someone with the expertise (and time) to do such a thing. Best regards, Tom Iowa USA ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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