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Observer
Name
Mark H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was a bright white point. It appeared a little larger than Venus. It moved from west by northwest to east by southeast. It had no red or green or flashing lights--was brilliant white. Maybe a satellite on early reentry? But an odd path for a satellite.
Location
Address
Albuquerque, NM
Latitude
35° 8' 16.81'' N (35.138002°)
Longitude
106° 30' 40.11'' W (-106.511142°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-10-29 18:55 MDT
UT Date & Time
2012-10-30 00:55 UT
Duration
≈10s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
62.84022°
First azimuth
39.13692°
First elevation
39°
Last azimuth
119.32854°
Last elevation
32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
