Superbird A (#20040) Obs

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I observed Superbird A for the first time this morning. 

19 June 01:30-01:40 local time, 18 June 17:30-17:40 UT.


Observed from 31.83S, 115.78E (Duncraig, West Australia)

using 10x50 binoculars


at least six flashes of mag 5.5 - 6.0 seen.

period of approx 23 seconds.


Highfly output...

Hrs Min  Alt Azi  Mag    Hgt    R  A    Dec  Range   5 Min Early

20040 Superbird A    89 41A   4.6 M 4.0 ELDY 11 M2   -3

  1  15   53 331 12.0  22343  17 37.2   1.9  23041  17 37.9   1.9

  1  45   53 331 12.0  22344  18  7.0   1.2  23019  18  7.7   1.2


Flashes seen in vicinity of open cluster Mel 186 in Ophiuchus.



Stuart.

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