28049 2003-45-G Shenzhou 5 OM is on the way to decay - Decay Watch has it on 28 May (thanks Alan.) http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200404/16/eng20040416_140554.shtml provides some background. I have good prospects for observation of this satellite with an inclination of near 42 degrees, weather permitting of course. Unfortunately recent passes have been clouded out (as have most other satellite passes.) Unfortunately it is the time of year when such weather is very likely (and it seems likely will cloud out my potential first GP-B observation in just under an hour.) It appears at least some parts of USA will also be in a position to observe Shenzhou 5 OM- for example by chance when checking something else I happened to find that Columbus, Ohio has some good passes in the next few days. I would appreciate any updates or observations when available. Robert Holdsworth Wainuiomata New Zealand 41.261S 174.947E New Zealand ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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