15 October 2007

12 October 2007

Observing LocationHoS
Observational Period1815-1815 EDT
Atmospheric Conditions
Cloud CoverClear
Temperature59°F
Wind24 MPH
HumidityModerate
Feels LikeReally brisk

I stood among the branches in the lee of a white pine tree hoping to lessen the impact of the wind but it didn’t help much. NOAA is saying that winds will diminish overnight but I don’t think that is going to happen soon enough to permit observing.

TransparencyExcellent
Seeing
InstrumentsNaked-eye observing - Charlie
Observing PartyCharlie Ridgway

TargetIridium 23 Flare
ConstellationCep
CategorySatellite
Time
yyyymmdd.hhmm
20071012.1911 EDT
CommentsThis flare was supposed to have been a Mag -8 at TotL. In Queens it was only a Mag -3 but very impressive. I can’t even imagine what a Mag -8 would liik like, This one was like looking into a flashlight. I picked the satellite up as it was descending past β Cas and it remained faint for a while then quickly brightened and faded completely out even more quickly.
Mag.-3
Alt.52
Az.12°

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