[meteorite-list] Fw: USA 193 Flyover
From: Jerry <grf2_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:49:56 -0500 Message-ID: <ABC44D878D6247CBBDC6C3C0A6436876_at_Notebook> Sorry this is late but thought it interesting to the group. I was bummed because it was raining last night so I didn't see it. I know there's a site which displays "sat's" positions. Maybe someone might pass that on. Jerry Flaherty ----- Original Message ----- From: <Space.Weather.Alert.Service at spaceweatherphone.com> To: <grf2 at verizon.net> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 4:30 PM Subject: USA 193 Flyover > Doomed spy satellite USA 193 is about to fly over your location. It moves > fast and shines about as brightly as the stars of the Big Dipper. > Flyover details are given below. Because of uncertainties associated with > USA 193's fast-decaying orbit, you may wish to begin your watch 10 minutes > early, and if it does not appear on time, continue watching for 10 or more > minutes after the predicted time. > > -------------------- Flyover Details ----------------------- > Feb 18, 2008: Satellite USA 193 Flyby Alert > > The USA 193 will reach a maximum elevation of 87.8 degrees at around > 06:22 PM. > > To be on the safe side, go outside 5 minutes early and watch the sky for > 10 minutes. > If the sky is clear, you'll see the USA 193 rise in the SSW and move > across > the sky to the NNE. > > Note: > To be sure you can see flyovers, Space Weather Phone only sends > alerts for visible flyovers that are above 45 degrees elevation. Received on Tue 19 Feb 2008 07:49:56 AM PST |
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