(meteorobs) Ursids Meteor Picture

[Mike Hankey]

Thomas,

I checked calsky.com and sure enough at that time they have an entry
for a satellite almost exactly in the same position. Amazing.

 Cosmos 1950
(19195 1988-046-A)	Mag= 4.9m    Persei
az: 302.2° WNW  h:  72.9°    dist: 1547.2km
ra:  2:54.3  de: +46:54

Thanks for the tips.

Mike

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Thomas Ashcraft <ashcraft at heliotown.com> wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
> You can check satellite passes at your location at two websites:
>
> You have to submit your coordinates, date-time, etc.
>
> http://www.heavens-above.com/
> http://www.calsky.com/
>
> Calsky is much more complete and also has a section with diverse meteor
> information.  Highly recommended.
>
> Clear skies,
> Thomas in New Mexico
>
>
>
> Mike Hankey wrote:
>> Chris,
>>
>> After your first email I looked a little harder and agree its too
>> long, too faint and too straight. A meteor this long would have had
>> more shape to it. I was thinking a satellite would be more iridium
>> flare like, but I guess they can come in different shapes and sizes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
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