Hotbird Centaur Observed, 12 Oct 98
Ron Lee (ronlee@pcisys.net)
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 21:25:40 -0600
This was a low elevation pass in the WSW. Not the best viewing
conditions but I decided to try anyway. It showed up basically
on time and rotating. I took multiple measurements while moving
the telescope to keep it centered.
I noted at least two brighter specular flashes slightly separated from my
observed maxima. There seemed to be fluctuations besides the
normal increase to a max, then fade to invisibility, but the
seeing was not adequate to characterize it if it was real.
It was relatively easy in my 8" despite the marginal conditions.
Satellite number #25496
Ron Lee, RGL, Lat = 38.9478, Long = -104.5614, Alt = 2073 m
98- 57 B 98-10-12 03:06 RGL 454.6 2.0 32 14.21