Thanks Ted - unfortunately I'll have to wait until next April before there is a suitable pass at my location, so I'll practise on some other sats in the meantime. Bruce MacDonald Devizes, UK 51.3440 N 1.9849 W > I know of no observation reports, but based upon its dimensions, its standard > magnitude would be about 9 (1000 km range, 90 deg phase angle). Under favourable > circumstances, I estimate that it could reach 7th magnitude - probably difficult > in 50 mm binoculars, but perhaps within reach of 80 mm aperture. > > The only way to know is to try, and it make take several attempts. Please let us > know what you see. > > Ted Molczan ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from SeeSat-L, send a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@satobs.org List archived at http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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