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I saw something!
Are you guys aware of the SeeSat-L mailing list?
http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html Probably not the best place to ask a lot of beginners questions, but you can leanr a lot just by reading. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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I saw something!
In article , Skywise wrote:
Are you guys aware of the SeeSat-L mailing list? http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html Probably not the best place to ask a lot of beginners questions, but you can leanr a lot just by reading. Brian Thanks for the link, lots of interesting NOSS stuff there! D. |
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I saw something!
"Skywise" wrote:
"William R Thompson" wrote: "Skywise" wrote: The most amazing thing I've seen was one of the USA series spy sats, USA 32 I think it was. Thing looked like it could have been Pink Floyds mirror ball up there the way it was sparkling. I'm sure the conspiracy nutz would have had a field day with that observation. Do you mean Ajisai (1986-061A)? The disco ball is always an amazing sight, even if it's only visible in binoculars. No. I was observing a predicted pass of USA 32. It was so spectacular that I recall it very specifically now. The best flare I ever saw was OAO 2. It was as bright as the best Iridium flares, but lasted over a minute. According to astronautix.com, USA 32 is a Singleton satellite, launched aboard a Titan 23G (a slightly modified Titan 2). It's supposed to be a signals intelligence satellite, possibly with some imaging capability. One source claims that it has a ten meter radar dish antenna. I can't find any pictures of the satellite anywhere, but it's probably got a large solar panel or two for power. --Bill Thompson |
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"Skywise" wrote: The most amazing thing I've seen was one of the USA series spy sats, USA 32 I think it was. Thing looked like it could have been Pink Floyds mirror ball up there the way it was sparkling. I'm sure the conspiracy nutz would have had a field day with that observation. I just watched USA 32 make a pass. It got all sparkly for about five seconds. I'll keep an eye on it, weather permitting, and maybe I'll get lucky and see a pass as spectacular as yours. Thanks for the heads-up on this bird! --Bill Thompson |
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I saw something!
"William R Thompson" wrote in news:63Hni.8408
: "Skywise" wrote: The most amazing thing I've seen was one of the USA series spy sats, USA 32 I think it was. Thing looked like it could have been Pink Floyds mirror ball up there the way it was sparkling. I'm sure the conspiracy nutz would have had a field day with that observation. I just watched USA 32 make a pass. It got all sparkly for about five seconds. I'll keep an eye on it, weather permitting, and maybe I'll get lucky and see a pass as spectacular as yours. Thanks for the heads-up on this bird! Nice ot know it's still up there sparkling. I've not looked for that one in quite a few years. Checking Heavens-Above, all my passes are after midnight for the next couple weeks. So, I'll have to plan this one carefully. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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"Skywise" wrote:
(about USA 32) Nice to know it's still up there sparkling. I've not looked for that one in quite a few years. Checking Heavens-Above, all my passes are after midnight for the next couple weeks. So, I'll have to plan this one carefully. Have you looked at USA 81 (1992-023-A)? It's supposed to be the same type of satellite as USA 32. --Bill Thompson |
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"William R Thompson" wrote in newswkoi.9302
: "Skywise" wrote: (about USA 32) Nice to know it's still up there sparkling. I've not looked for that one in quite a few years. Checking Heavens-Above, all my passes are after midnight for the next couple weeks. So, I'll have to plan this one carefully. Have you looked at USA 81 (1992-023-A)? It's supposed to be the same type of satellite as USA 32. Not that I recall. I'm just a casual observer. Don't even take notes. But I see I have a favorable pass tonight clminating at 43 degree elevation as it enters shadow. Except....the marine layer has moved on shore so no observing tonight. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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I saw something!
"Skywise" wrote:
"William R Thompson" wrote: Have you looked at USA 81 (1992-023-A)? It's supposed to be the same type of satellite as USA 32. Not that I recall. I'm just a casual observer. Don't even take notes. But I see I have a favorable pass tonight culminating at 43 degree elevation as it enters shadow. USA 81 just made a pass here at about 80 degree elevation. It was visible to the naked eye and the sparkling was impossible to miss. --Bill Thompson |
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I saw something!
"William R Thompson" wrote in news:87Coi.10814
: "Skywise" wrote: "William R Thompson" wrote: Have you looked at USA 81 (1992-023-A)? It's supposed to be the same type of satellite as USA 32. Not that I recall. I'm just a casual observer. Don't even take notes. But I see I have a favorable pass tonight culminating at 43 degree elevation as it enters shadow. USA 81 just made a pass here at about 80 degree elevation. It was visible to the naked eye and the sparkling was impossible to miss. SWEET!!! The marine layer is gone only to be replaced by high monsoon clouds. But, IIRC, I don't have another high pass for a few more days. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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