Resurs Obs, 11 Jul 98

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Just saw Resurs 1 at 403 UT.  Did not notice any leading or trailing 
objects in 7x50 binocs.   A few minutes later what was probably the
rocket passed by. Much dimmer and possibly a second object behind it.
Only noticed it (trailing object) twice.  If it was a real sighting, 
it was fluctuating.

Ron Lee


Rocket
1 25400U 98043F   98191.38915869 -.00000045  00000-0  00000+0 0    15
2 25400  98.8088 261.4216 0008443   9.4684 350.6682 14.24106499    17
Resurs 1
1 25394U 98043A   98191.38929917 -.00000045  00000-0  00000+0 0    16
2 25394  98.8094 261.4208 0001755  82.7411 277.3961 14.22400146    17

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