Re: Satellites in moon light.

From: Atul Sowani (asowani@ptc.com)
Date: Tue Sep 25 2001 - 07:17:58 EDT

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    So looks like observing moonlit satellites is a bit tricky.
    Nevertheless, I would give it a try. Thanks to you all for
    the tips!
    Atul/25.Sep.2001
    
    On Tue, 25 Sep 2001 11:19 +0200, Bjoern Gimle wrote:
    
    > In IridFlar documentation Version 2.0
    >                           -----------
    >
    > Lunar flare prediction added to IRIDFLAR.  A toggle has been added to
    > the Main Menu (S, for Source) to select either the sun or the moon
    > as the flare source.  For lunar flares, IRIDFLAR requires that the
    > sun also be blocked by the earth.  (Diffuse solar reflection by
    > Iridium is brighter than the brightest lunar specular reflection).
    > You will need binoculars or a telescope to see lunar flares.
    >
    > (Source=Moon in the .cfg file)
    >
    > -- bjorn.gimle@tietotech.se (office)                         --
    > -- b_gimle@algonet.se (home)  http://www.algonet.se/~b_gimle --
    > -- COSPAR 5919, MALMA,    59.2576 N, 18.6172 E, 23 m         --
    > -- COSPAR 5918, HAMMARBY, 59.2985 N, 18.1045 E, 44 m         --
    >
    >
    > ----- Original Message -----
    > ...
    > > I even believe it is possible to use Rob Matson's programme to get
    > > predictions.
    >
    >
    
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