> I have seen mylar and rubber balloons drifting off from shopping centers and > other places where that is likely to happen. Then again, at some weddings > (and other events) rubber balloons are released enmasse. I wonder how many balloons are floating around at any given time. There's currently a metallized mylar Valentine balloon anchored to our breakfast table that shows no sign of giving out after a month. Doubtless solar UV would cut down the lifetime of those floating in the open air, but still, I bet there are a lot out there that are a source of noise for satellite and astronomical observations. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/03 ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from SeeSat-L, send a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@satobs.org List archived at http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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