Two related satellites observed again...

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Two related satellites observed
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Probably NOSS satellites. Objects 5 mag (white in colour),
and 6 mag (yellowish). No third object brighter than 12 mag found.
Objects appeared diagonally relative to direction of motion.
Retained a separation of 20 arcmin.

Position:  RA  16h 30m  (Epoch 2000)
          dec +40

Accurate to only 5 degrees.

Observer location: +60 14 29 N
                    24 48 58 E
                   +35m

Date: 1998 October 27
Time (UT): 16.43.00 (accuracy 5 seconds)

Moved relatively fast (in a low orbit).
Direction SW-NE, uncertain.

Regards,
Timo Kinnunen

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