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Iridium 27
by Jari
Category: IRIDIUM 27
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Title:
Iridium 27

Author:
Jari

Country:
IT

Category:
IRIDIUM 27

Taken on:
03/08/1999 06:15 UTC

Description:
Iridium 27 06:15 UTC 3 Aug. 1999- note the flash pattern. Brightest one was approx -7. Bright star to the upper right is Altair, pic by Jari. This object had a rotation rate of 3.5 to 4 secs in 98-99, as of May 2000 it has slowed to near 7 seconds.