Lacrosse 3

From: Matt Bartley (mbartley2@cox.net)
Date: Thu Feb 28 2008 - 04:01:32 UTC

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I just watched a near zenith pass of Lacrosse 3 (25017U) based on the  
heavens-above Feb. 14th elements.  It appeared on the predicted track  
as best I could tell, and maybe a couple seconds early.

It crossed the line formed by the stars  Mirphak (HP 15863) and HP  
17358A at 02:52:02.1 UTC.  Estimated position: about 1/2 degree from  
HP 17358A, in the direction of the constellation Auriga.  (Nearest  
star in Stellarium is HP 17548)

Location
33 43 51N
117 47 36W

Limiting magnitude was 3.5 or so.


I also saw Genesis I (29252) and didn't try to take a measurement on  
that one.


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