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From: steves@ncr-sd.UUCP (Steve Schlesinger)
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Subject: Halley Sighting & Mystery object
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Date: Fri, 21-Mar-86 15:55:17 EST
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I had a nice view of Halley at about 4:20 PST from about
35 miles N of San Diego, CA.
Tail clearly visible thru 7x50's.
The sky was not as black as it was when I saw it in November (was this
too early for pre-dawn twilight?)

While I was looking at Halley I saw an object move by the
general vicinity from south to east.
It was moving at a steady, relatively slow rate.
It might have been a plane, but I don't think so since it appeared to be
much higher than planes go (also there was only a single light).  
It wasn't a falling star since it was too slow and persosted
for some time.  
I'm not experienced at estimating magnitudes, but if Halley
was a 4 I'd guess this thing wasn't higher than a 6.

Does anyone know if this was satellite?  If so which one.


Steve Schlesinger
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