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Re: (meteorobs)Flashes
In a message dated 3/14/00 9:13:51 AM Eastern Standard Time,
CHE3002@PATdot itCARLOW.IE writes:
<< Some were as bright as mag. -4(at least)
I heard they were called<bold> Iridium flashes,</bold> caused by sunlight
reflecting off communications satellites. >>
No, not Iridiums. Iridiums gradually brighten (to a -7 sometimes) and then
dim out. What we're seeing are satelites that are spinning or tumbling. But
you're right these flahes can be see all the time.
KK
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