To me from the Ney Museum (not as good a site as
it used to be), OTV 1 (36514, 10-15A) was not as
bright as I was expecting. As it passed the end
of the handle of the Big Dipper, it seemed to be
about +3.0, which was not easy from my location.
If it weren't what it is, I would have said,
"It's not much to write home about."
Thank you to Greg, Kevin, Ted, and the April 24
observer, and whoever suggested the 40-degree
orbit, for making it possible for me to see it,
and to Mike for the local predictions that I
used!
Showed a neighbor Lacrosse 5, which did its
disappearing act near the bowl of the Big
Dipper. Later Lacrosse 2 did a +1 flash as it
crossed the Big Dipper's handle. Thanks to
the observers of those also.
Ed Cannon - Austin, Texas, USA
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