Talk:Satellite flare

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[edit] Iridium Satellites

According to the Iridium (satellite) article, there are not 88 Iridium satellites as originally stated in this article, but actually 66.

There are generally over 80 iridium satellites in orbit at any time, but a few have failed and are no longer in active service plus others have been launched to replace them. The usual number of Iridium satellites functioning on a daily basis is generally around the 66 level the service was designed for, but there are quite a few more in orbit either temporarily or permanently out of service.PrinceGaz (talk) 06:42, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Left picture

Where is the satellite?? I can't see anything at the spot where the arrow points. Crakkpot 20:05, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

The arrows point to the locations where the satellite is located some time before and after the picture was taken. Due to the 10 second exposure time, the flare appears as a faint line between the arrow points. The picture is an animated GIF with three frames - possibly it does not work on your system. Muad 04:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

I also couldnt see anything until I clicked on the picture to enlarge it. In the larger size you can see the flare. Segat1 13:52, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I find this picture confusing. The arrows point to nothing obvious. Direction of motion is not obvious (need to look at the time). Animation is too fast. Also, why would anyone expect a link between "Satellite flare" and "Tübingen" ? For me the picture and text should be removed or replaced with a gallery of still pictures.82.229.209.33 09:15, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

Tübingen is a place name. Move on 124.188.210.44 06:47, 12 October 2007 (UTC)