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Old June 23rd 04, 12:38 AM
PZeller66
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Default Fast Flashing 2004-021B

I have been reading some posts on the SeeSat-L list, and even though I
subscribed to this list some weeks ago I can't seem to send email to the group.
An error message comes back telling me that I have attachments or a text that
isn't working. I can't seem to fix the problem.

A recent message in that group says that no flashing was seen on a recent
pass from 04-021B, which took place after the one that I posted here Sunday.

I wanted to reply that when I first saw this object passing overhead through
Cygnus it seemed steady to me, but when it was lower in the north it seemed to
have a definite flash period. The estimate I made of twice per second is
extremely rough. I was observing it through handheld 7X35 binoculars with a lot
of dawn light already in the sky.

I hope that another observer sees a flash period with this object, so I don't
wind up thinking it was just my overactive imagination after a long night at
the telescope!

I also hope I can get my SeeSat-L problem fixed soon. I am definitely a
novice at satellite observing but would love to contribute some worthwhile data
and share any news.

Paul Z
Indianapolis, IN