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Old 07-09-2013, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mattyb217 View Post
Do satellites shine brighter then stars?
Sirius is the brightest star at mag -1.46. Iridium flares often get to mag -5 and can be brighter. The ISS gets close to mag -3.

Over the next few days I have a prediction for Iridium #81 at -6.7 and one for the ISS at -2.7.
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