Re: Standard Iridium Report Format

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A few comments about the format

> * Col 40 CmpStar is the Comparison Star used by observer to judge Mo. =
 Use
> the standard astronomical catalog format.  First three letters is the =
Bayer
> or Flamsteed designator, second is the standard three-letter constellat=
ion
> abbreviation.  Examples: Gamma Virgo =3D gam Vir, Eta Bootes =3D eta =
Boo, 25
> Hercules =3D 25 Her, etc.  Planets: use complete word.

I sometimes use 2 or more stars to compare with.

> * Col 48 Elset epoch.  Copy the entire epoch from the elset used to pre=
dict
> the flare.

According to Bram (my dad), 3 decimals would be enough.

Most of the time, Bram and I observe together, but our estimations and =

comparison objects often differ. I compare the brightest flares I've seen
(-6,-7,-8), with each other.

Greetings,
Chris


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