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Old December 16th 03, 05:47 AM
Craig MacDougal
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Hi Gang,

Since it was a clear evening, I checked for Iridium Flares on Heavens-Above.
I was surprised to see that there were 2 happening separated by 15 seconds
of time and about 2 degrees of angle. What's more, the direction was such
that I could watch it from a south facing window while staying inside.

My lovely wife likes to watch them, especially when she doesn't have to put
on shoes. So, we met at the window at the appointed time and waited.

They were less than 30 degrees high, so the flares were longer in duration
than an overhead event. That meant that they were both visible at the same
time for a span of 5 seconds or so. It was pretty nifty to see the 2 flying
in formation like that. The 2 were #28 and #90. I'm guessing that the latter
one was placed there as a backup.

Clear Skies,
Craig in Tampa