The objects FG-OBJECT C, FG-OBJECT D, and FG-OBJECT E in last week's AMSAT
KEP Distribution have been identified with the much appreciated help of Nico
Janssen, PA0DLO.
On 4-30-16 21:03, Nico Janssen,PA0DLO wrote:
> Detailed doppler measurements show that OUFTI 1 is object 41458,
> 2016-025C.
>
> The separation between AAUSAT 4 and e-st@r-II still is less than 4 km,
> so it is not possible yet to identify them. It is remarkable how slowly
> they drift apart.
Then on 5-05-16 13:57, Nico wrote:
>The separation between AAUSAT 4 and e-st@r-II finally increased to
>about 30 km, enabling their identification.
>
>Detailed doppler measurements show that AAUSAT 4 is object 41460,
>2016-025E and e-st@r-II is object 41459, 2016-025D.
Therefore, OUFTI-1 (NORAD CAT ID 41458), e-st@r-II (NORAD CAT ID 41459), and
AAUSAT4 (NORAD CAT ID 41460) will be so identified in this week's
distribution.
