[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