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Iridium Flares

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location of the nearest point of maximum intensity.

Search Period Start: 14:32, Saturday, 31 July, 2010
Search Period End: 15:32, Sunday, 01 August, 2010
Observer's Location: Minneapolis ( 44.9800°N, 93.2640°W)
Local Time: Central Daylight Time (GMT - 5:00)

DateLocal
Time
Intensity
( Mag)
Alt. Azimuth Distance to
flare centre
Intensity at
flare centre
(Mag.)
Satellite
31 Jul 23:12:07 -1 18° 265° (W ) 114.3 km (E) -6 Iridium 60
31 Jul 23:21:12 -3 15° 267° (W ) 62.7 km (W) -6 Iridium 55
01 Aug 05:24:42 -4 70° 235° (SW ) 10.2 km (E) -9 Iridium 62


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