Iridium Flares are bright reflections from orbiting communications satellite panels. They are a VERY localized event – an observer a few miles from the “center” location of a Flare will see it at reduced magnitude – if they see it at all. Iridium Flares appear almost like a meteor, but they are VERY predictable – […]
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Finding Iridium Flares & ISS Fly-Overs From Any Location
Posted by Bob Trembley on July 31, 2012
http://www.astromichigan.org/2012/07/finding-iridium-flares-iss-fly-overs-from-any-location/