FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] Re: New satellite?

["Workman, Brian (AZ76)" <brian.workman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I notice a new 
>satellite next to the ISS and HSS called "Starshine 3".   
>Anyone privy to what this satellite is?

It's a small budget experimental satellite to investigate the 
effects of atmospheric and electromagnetic perturbations on 
orbital trajectories and spin rate. It has a heavy 
"educational" focus as well, being bright and easy to see, 
and being easily accessable to ham radio operators. It 
_should_ sparkle or blink as it rotates and its small mirrors 
reflect sunlight. That's the reason they don't list the magnitude.
I want to see it if I can.



Check out:
 
http://azinet.com/starshine/
 
BJW
 
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