Fast moving object Flares in Orion 14th March 2007

[netwolf]

Hi All,

While setting up the scope just now, I noticed a satlitl like object moving through my fov in the finder in Orions belt. It flared as it moved up towards the zeneth.

What was it??

I saw it and called my wife and we both watched as it flared and twinked out.

Regards

[snowyskiesau]

There was an Iridium flare at 2042 sydney time, to the north east.

[vespine]

and to find where and when to see more of them, check out http://www.heavens-above.com/

[netwolf]

Given the time was about 15mins before this post, around 9:40pm, I have looked into the star charts and found a likely candidate. The Cosmos 1867 satellite.

[tjquoll]

I was surprised to see a least 4 of these moving objects on my first evening out with my new AOE 20x80's. Just a round sunset, all too faint for the naked eye but clear in the binos. Guess there must be a lot of stuff up there.

[DobDobDob (Ron)]

Originally Posted by vespine

and to find where and when to see more of them, check out http://www.heavens-above.com/

Thank you for posting this link, it's very handy indeed, a great resource