Re: Shenzhou 5 OM - future decayer

From: Robert Holdsworth (robbonz1@xtra.co.nz)
Date: Sun May 16 2004 - 13:39:18 EDT

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    It appears at this stage that there is a reasonable possibility that this
    could decay in or near our skies, or at least that we will see some low
    altitude passes towards the end of its life.
    
    So I would appreciate any info or updates as they come to hand.
    
    Robert
    (currently under morning mist with fine weather coming after many cloudy
    days!)
    
    
    
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Robert Holdsworth" <robbonz1@xtra.co.nz>
    To: "Seesat List" <SeeSat-L@satobs.org>
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    Subject: Shenzhou 5 OM - future decayer
    
    
    > 28049 2003-45-G Shenzhou 5 OM is on the way to decay - Decay Watch has it
    on
    > 28 May (thanks Alan.)
    >
    > http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200404/16/eng20040416_140554.shtml
    > provides some background.
    >
    > I have good prospects for observation of this satellite with an
    inclination
    > of near 42 degrees, weather permitting of course.  Unfortunately recent
    > passes have been clouded out  (as have most other satellite passes.)
    > Unfortunately it is the time of year when such weather is very likely (and
    > it seems likely will cloud out my potential first GP-B observation in just
    > under an hour.)
    >
    > It appears at least some parts of USA will also be in a position to
    observe
    > Shenzhou 5 OM- for example by chance when checking something else I
    happened
    > to find that Columbus, Ohio has some good passes in the next few days.
    >
    > I would appreciate any updates or observations when available.
    >
    > Robert Holdsworth
    > Wainuiomata
    > New Zealand
    > 41.261S
    > 174.947E
    > New Zealand
    >
    >
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