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. > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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