ISS Image 2008/05/23(UT)
Ralf Vandebergh
R.Vandebergh
| Ralf Vandebergh(250mm Newton) |
Observation of the upper stage of a legendary Vostok 8A92M Rocket, here launched on April 14, 1979,but this was the same Rocket series as used in the first Russian manned flight in the 1960's. The object appeared as Cosmos 1093 just after the ISS ended elevation on May 23,but in a different orbit.Speed was high compared to the ISS, indicating that it moves in a lower orbit.Max.mag.was 2.8.It entered the Earths shadow fast at already 66°altitude.These factors made it no easy job to catch it(manually using 10in Newtonian). Added is a comparison showing the apparent diameter compared to the ISS taken with the same setup and scale.[バンディバ:オランダ] [Ralf Vandebergh:Neighbourhood of Maastricht Netherlands]
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2008/05/24 [Ganymede + Europa]
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