Obs for Mar. 17

From: Bill Arnold (barnold86@cableone.net)
Date: Fri Mar 18 2011 - 14:06:19 UTC

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    Greetings,
    
    Good night even with the Moon.
    
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    I was able to use my new 4 inch refractor, with a 25mm eyepiece, to observe Milstar 3 r (25725 1999-023B), as it passed close to Aldebaran last night about 8:02:40 pm. CDT.  I saw it flashing about every 2 seconds, and was able to follow it for a couple of minutes.  This was the first satellite I have seen thru my Telescope, it was really interesting. The astronomy program that I use had it: Height: 2,900.49 miles (4,678.21 km); Range: 3,199.13 miles (5,159.9 km).
    
    I also was able to see, in the Telescope eyepiece, Yaogan 9B (36414 2010-009B), as it was moving N to S, pass below M-42, in the "Sword" of Orion about 8:15:00 pm. CDT.
    
    Regards,
    Bill
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    Woolmarket, Mississippi (USA)
    10X50 Binoculars
    lat. 30:29:07.3 N, long. -89:00:09.7 W, elev. 15 m.
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