STS-91 & Mir Pass

Mark Stappenbeck (JMason001@aol.com)
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:29:53 EDT

The weather cleared here in time to see an excellent pass of Mir and STS-91.
STS-91 led by about 40 seconds, passing very near Kochab about 0326 UT 10
June, then disappearing into the earth's shadow near Vega.  STS very bright,
slightly brighter than Vega.  Mir a mag or two dimmer, yellowish.

Jim Mason
38d39m48s N,  90d19m51s W, 550 ft.