Space Shuttle seen in L.A.

From: Matson, Robert (ROBERT.D.MATSON@saic.com)
Date: Wed Oct 11 2000 - 19:54:27 PDT

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    Hi All,
    
    Just used the post-OMS elements to see STS-92 make a
    nice high pass over the Los Angeles metropolitan area
    around 7:22pm PDT (2:22 UT, Thursday 12 October) this
    evening.  Easily reached magnitude -2 before entering
    the earth's penumbra, at which point it became very
    noticeably red.  I dragged four fellow employees out
    into the parking lot to see the fly-by, and they were
    all impressed with both the brightness and angular speed.
    I had warned them to watch for the color change at shadow
    entry, and they all noticed the transition from Vega-color
    (Vega was nearby) to that of Antares.
    
    All in all it was quite exciting to see the Shuttle here
    in California so soon after launch from the Cape!
    
    Best,
    Rob
    
    
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