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Project Starshine

Has anyone had any luck viewing the starshine satellite? This is described
as a student-tracked atmospheric satellite. Recently launched, it has a
lifetime estimated at 6 - 13 months, and seems a natural now that classes
are back in session. You can start here:

http://www.azinet.com/starshine/

and then go on to see how the mirrors were made:

http://www.azinet.com/starshine/polish.htm

and then print out star charts centered on you own location:

http://www2.gsoc.dlr.de/scripts/satvis/countries.asp

Midcoast Maine has a lot of foggy nights, but I'm still trying. It is not
visible every night in every location, but a ten day forcast lets you know
when to try. The GSOC/DLR site will also allow you to account for MIR's
last days.

Tom Ford
The Science Source
Manufacturer of Science Educational
and Design Technology Equipment
P. O. Box 727
299 Atlantic Highway
Waldoboro, ME 04572-0727
(207) 832-6344
1-800-299-5469
FAX (207) 832-7281
e-mail: tomford@thesciencesource.com
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