Re: Observation Report (May 8, Local)
LWojack@aol.com
Wed, 12 May 1999 17:19:44 EDT
In a message dated 5/9/99 5:16:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Mir16609 writes:
> > 0115-0122: Couldn't see Resurs 01 Rocket (23343) . Looked in the wrong
> > places at the wrong times.
>
> This object is visible at 1x most of the time. Keep trying.
Yes, I know. I've seen it many times before.
> > 0148-0201: I think I saw ABRIXAS (25721) . If so, it was 5 to 6
minutes
>
> > late. It had the exact same predicted flight plan as ABRIXAS, but it
was
> a
> > little over 300 seconds late. No tumbling. Sighted at about 0200:00;
> > visual
> > contact maintained only 10 or 15 seconds. About magnitude +6.5.
>
> What you prpbably saw was the Abrixas Rk. It's on the same track but
about
> 6.5 minutes later. Last evening I has a negative obs of the Abrixas but
was
> able to time the flashes of the Rocket.
>
> Keep trying.
Really! So, if I look where ABRIXAS is supposed to pass, the rocket will be
there about 6 minutes later? ABRIXAS is supposed to make an excellent pass
tonight (85+ degrees of altitude) . I'll look for the rocket tonight.
> BTW most of the USA will get a good view of the International Space
Station
> tonight. Try for that one.
Yes, I saw it. First time, very brillant. Was going to try to get my
telescope on it, but I didn't have a chance to (insufficient set-up time).
Jonathan Wojack
lwojack@aol.com