Resurs and Zenit rocket observed

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The Resurs (98 43A) and its Zenit rocket (98 43F) were observed
this evening.

The Zenit was preceding and seemed to be about 5 seconds early
compared to the Spacecom elset.  It was about magnitude 3 and
steady.  Zenits usually start tumbling with a period of about
0.4 seconds soon after launch.

The Resurs followed the Zenit by about 2 minutes.  It seemed to be
a couple of seconds late compared to the Spacecom elset.  It was about
magnitude 6 and steady.

Observations using 7x50 binoculars.  (From Austin, TX)

The other objects were not seen.

Revised elsets:

Resurs        
1 25394U 98043A   98192.16307765  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0    03
2 25394  98.8094 262.1938 0001755  80.5114 279.4885 14.22346646    02

Zenit 2       
1 25400U 98043F   98192.16192488  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0    05
2 25400  98.8088 262.1959 0008443   7.2347 352.7652 14.24211499    07

Mike McCants

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