Observations - 31st May 2020

That's it so, Finbarr.
The mystery is solved.
Thank you very much for all your help on this one.
That Washington double star catalog is one to keep handy at all times for the future.
I am so pleased.
What a little stunning double PRT 5 is!

Best regards from Aubrey.

Hi Aubrey,

Wonderful report. You sure did close out May well - Moon, doubles, and even a rare satellite. I really enjoyed reading the piece on Aureole 2. I just found out there was indeed an Aureole 1. It was launched 27 December 1971 by the Russians and the French. A picture of it can be found here:  space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/oreol-1.htm

And as always your descriptions of the double stars were great, particularly PRT 5.

Clear skies,

Darren.

p.s. glad you, Finbarr and the individual over on CN were able to identify who PRT stars are attributed to.