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> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:04 AM 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 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: > http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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