Observation of a BlueWalker 3 pass
Observation of a BlueWalker 3 pass from Oukaimeden Observatory on 16 November 2022 at 05:30 UT.
The bright star lower left is Zeta Puppis a V = 2.25, a O4 giant. The satellite was at a distance of 1225 km when the observations were conducted and hence not at maximum brightness. BlueWalker 3 has an apparent magnitude of 3 in this image, corresponding to magnitude 1 when viewed at closest approach.
Credit:CLEOsat/Oukaimeden Observatory/IAU CPS/A.E. Kaeouach
About the Image
Id: | ann22033c |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | Dec. 2, 2022, 9 a.m. |
Related announcements: | ann22033 |
Size: | 4568 x 3050 px |
About the Object
Name: | Zeta Puppis |
Category: | Kitt Peak National Observatory |
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Colors & filters
Band | Tele-scope |
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Optical Broad Band | 0.6m Chakana Telescope ZWO ASI2600MM Pro |