"Double" Iridium flare

From: Pinizzotto,Russell (ZZOTTO@mail.nwmissouri.edu)
Date: Wed Mar 13 2002 - 10:07:00 EST

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Last night from my location in NW Missouri, I saw Iridium 58 and Iridium 90
flare within one minute of each other.  Iridium 58 was much brighter than
predicted, close to the max of -8.  Iridium 90 was significantly dimmer.
The Heavens-Above predictions on brightness were exactly the opposite.  They
did impress my son who is on spring break!

Best Regards,
Russ

40.355N 94.968W 350m

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