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8 years 8 months ago #105642 by Fermidox
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On Tuesday morning Iridium 68 flared in a spectacular fashion, mag -6.9 according to Calsky and -8.2 according to Heavens Above. Whichever, it was certainly the brightest I've seen and actually created a halo effect at max, presumably from the illumination of high hazy cloud. Seen here passing by Arcturus -

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8 years 8 months ago #105648 by Mike
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That's a brilliant image!
I83 Cherryvalley Observatory

After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say; "I WANT TO SEE THE MANAGER".
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8 years 8 months ago #105651 by flt158
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You must be an early riser, Fermidox!

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