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Iridium Flares

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location of the nearest point of maximum intensity.

Search Period Start: 00:56, Saturday, 23 May, 2009
Search Period End: 01:56, Monday, 25 May, 2009
Observer's Location: Paulista ( 7.9500°S, 34.8830°W)
Local Time: Eastern Brazil Standard Time (GMT - 3:00)

DateLocal
Time
Intensity
( Mag)
Alt. Azimuth Distance to
flare centre
Intensity at
flare centre
(Mag.)
Satellite
23 May 18:44:56 -6 18° 4° (N ) 2.0 km (W) -7 Iridium 39
24 May 18:39:07 -3 20° 3° (N ) 15.3 km (E) -7 Iridium 43


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