[AZ-Observing] Re: New satellite?
- From: "Workman, Brian (AZ76)" <brian.workman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 07:47:23 -0700
>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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