Visually observed two of these, in 'close' company from Snake Valley in the early hours of Saturday morning.
They were apparent because they flashed like very dim aircraft lights, about every nine seconds as roughly measured by Ken. Flash probably due to satellite spin with solar panels catching the early morning sun? And yes, the stars passed them by.
Location was betwen Mars and Virgo at about 3.00am, 16 Jan 2010.
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