Re: Westbound Satellite?

> On 08.09.2003 22:01, in article
> [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Al Gerharter"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > 
> >   I have never heard of a westbound satellite for obvious Delta V reasons.
> > I am an airline pilot, and am better than average at recognizing aircraft.
> > Anyone have any thoughts?
> > 
> >
On Sunday morning 07SEP03 between 0533-0538 PDT (UT -7) the satellite
OV1-2 (#1613 / 1965-078-A) passed almost directly overhead of me here
in Las Vegas, Nevada (N36.193 x W115.022) travelling almost exactly
due East to West.  This was just prior to sunrise (Sun was -9 deg) at
the time.  So I guess they do travel East to West.  This satellite is
quite old, launch date of Oct.05,'65. 
Tony