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(meteorobs) Fwd: NASA Launches Starshine 3
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NOTE: Predictions for passes of this satellite are already available on the
"Heavens Above" satellite prediction Web site: http://www.heavens-above.com
No predictions yet as to how bright it will appear, however... There will be
a pass of this pretty "moving star" each of the next three early mornings.
Lew Gramer
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:03:30 -0400
To: ASTRO-L@uwwvax.uwwdot edu
From: Philip Chien <kc4yer@amsat.org>
Subject: Starshine 3
NASA just launched Starshine 3, a satellite specifically designed to be
viewed from the ground by amateur astronomers, in particular school
children.
In comparison with Starshine 1 which was launched from the shuttle in 1999
Starshine 3 is larger, but in a higher altitude orbit. Its expected
lifetime in orbit is about 4 years. It's inclination is 67 degrees
permitting it to be viewed from most of the world's populated areas.
For more information on Starshine 3, check out the following URL -
http://azinet.com/starshine/
Philip Chien, KC4YER
Earth News
world (in)famous writer, science fiction fan, ham radio operator,
all-around nice guy, etc.
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