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GEIPAN Case 2009-07-02361, RIXHEIM (68) 26.07.2009 (part 4)
GEIPAN annex computing whether Cosmos 1151 Rocket could account for the first phase of a luminous-point sighting at Rixheim (Haut-Rhin) on 26 July 2009.
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GEIPAN annex computing whether Cosmos 1151 Rocket could account for the first phase of a luminous-point sighting at Rixheim (Haut-Rhin) on 26 July 2009.
GEIPAN annex computing whether Cosmos 1151 Rocket could account for the first phase of a luminous-point sighting at Rixheim (Haut-Rhin) on 26 July 2009.
This is Annexe 04 to GEIPAN case 2009-07-02361, prepared by G. Munsch (IPN) for the Rixheim (68170) observation on 26 July 2009 around 23h45 local time. The witness, seated on a terrace, tracked a white luminous point moving south-to-north at 25-35 degrees elevation for 7-8 seconds before it vanished from view. The annex pulls satellite passage data from Calsky and Heavens-Above for Cosmos 1151 Rocket (USSPACECOM 11672, international designator 1980-005 B) showing a transit beginning at 23h44m54s at azimuth 149.84 degrees SSE and elevation +39.25 degrees, with magnitude between +4.1 and +3.9. GEIPAN noted the magnitude remained faint and the case was ultimately classified D1 (unexplained but low strangeness).
Observation à RIXHEIM (68170) Dimanche 26-07-2009 aux environs de 23h 45 HLp.1
Données observationnelles pour le satellite pouvant éventuellement rendre compte de la phase 1 du phénomène observe.p.1
Note : la magnitude entre +4.1 et +3.9 fait qu'il reste de faible luminosité.p.1
Name: Cosmos 1151 Rocketp.1
Appears: 23h44m54s (satellite exits from Earth's shadow)p.1
Disappears: 23h52m43s (sets on the horizon)p.1
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Observation à Rixheim – 26-07-2009 – 23h 45 HL G. Munsch – IPN - GEIPAN - ANNEXE 04 - Observation à RIXHEIM (68170) Dimanche 26-07-2009 aux environs de 23h 45 HL Données satellitaires Source : http://www.calsky.com/ (Calcul en ligne) Données observationnelles pour le satellite pouvant éventuellement rendre compte de la phase 1 du phénomène observe. Note : la magnitude entre +4.1 et +3.9 fait qu’il reste de faible luminosité. Name: Cosmos 1151 Rocket Dimensions: 2.6 m x 2.2 m, cylindrical Brightness: 5.0 mag(at 1000 km and 50% illuminated) 3.1 mag(at perigee and full illumination) USSPACECOM Nr: 11672 International Designator: 1980-005 B Orbit: 597.9 x 622.6 km, 96.9min Inclination: 82.5° Age Elements: 2.8 days Visibility of this Transit: Appears: 23h44m54s (satellite exits from Earth's shadow) Magnitude: 4.1mag Altazimuth: Az= 149.84o SSE Alt= +39.25° r= 920.99 km Transit: 23h46m12s Magnitude: 3.9mag Altazimuth: Az= 94.82o E Alt= +56.10° r= 731.49 km Disappears: 23h52m43s (sets on the horizon) Magnitude: 8.7mag Altazimuth: Az= 13.62o NNE Alt= +0.46° r= 2877.51 km Elongation from sun center: 97.62° Elongation from moon center: 132.11° ********************* Source : http://www.heavens-above.com/ Cosmos 1151 Rocket- Information Identification USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 11672 International Designation Code : 1980-005-B Satellite Details Orbit: 599 x 621 km, 82.5° Category: Rocket Body Intrinsic brightness ( Mag ): 5.1 (at 1000km distance, 50% illuminated) 1/1
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Observation à Rixheim – 26-07-2009 – 23h 45 HL G. Munsch – IPN - GEIPAN - ANNEXE 04 - Observation à RIXHEIM (68170) Dimanche 26-07-2009 aux environs de 23h 45 HL Données satellitaires Source : http://www.calsky.com/ (Calcul en ligne) Données observationnelles pour le satellite pouvant éventuellement rendre compte de la phase 1 du phénomène observe. Note : la magnitude entre +4.1 et +3.9 fait qu’il reste de faible luminosité. Name: Cosmos 1151 Rocket Dimensions: 2.6 m x 2.2 m, cylindrical Brightness: 5.0 mag(at 1000 km and 50% illuminated) 3.1 mag(at perigee and full illumination) USSPACECOM Nr: 11672 International Designator: 1980-005 B Orbit: 597.9 x 622.6 km, 96.9min Inclination: 82.5° Age Elements: 2.8 days Visibility of this Transit: Appears: 23h44m54s (satellite exits from Earth's shadow) Magnitude: 4.1mag Altazimuth: Az= 149.84o SSE Alt= +39.25° r= 920.99 km Transit: 23h46m12s Magnitude: 3.9mag Altazimuth: Az= 94.82o E Alt= +56.10° r= 731.49 km Disappears: 23h52m43s (sets on the horizon) Magnitude: 8.7mag Altazimuth: Az= 13.62o NNE Alt= +0.46° r= 2877.51 km Elongation from sun center: 97.62° Elongation from moon center: 132.11° ********************* Source : http://www.heavens-above.com/ Cosmos 1151 Rocket- Information Identification USSPACECOM Catalog No.: 11672 International Designation Code : 1980-005-B Satellite Details Orbit: 599 x 621 km, 82.5° Category: Rocket Body Intrinsic brightness ( Mag ): 5.1 (at 1000km distance, 50% illuminated) 1/1