New star?

[Lindsay Merryman]

Seriously, anyone have a clue what is in the night sky this week—south view, follow Orion’s belt and see a stationary bright object with an occasional red flash. Is this a satellite? Has been here before.

LIndsay

[Lindsay Merryman]

Now there are two!

Lindsay

[Ali Freedlund]

I think I saw one, if it was to the north of the belt, Ali

Ali Freedlund

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[Barbara Christe]

[Lindsay Merryman]

Thanks for the very precise description, Laura—that is exactly what we saw. I ami getting more suspicious daily of all the satellites up there supplying internet to subscribers. I do however suspect these objects are different and wish a paint ball would illuminate them.

Barbara, many thanks for the reminder that February is going to have a sky show. The pictures you supplied are great and I will be out there!

Lindsay

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[Susan Radebaugh]

Can you forward Laura's description?

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[Susan Radebaugh]

That was from, Susan. Sorry, I forgot to sign it.

I won't be going out, tonight, anyway, but I was curious.

Susan

[C P]

Hi, If you're looking at Orion and a bit north of it you'd be looking at Jupiter. I just went outside (10:15pm) and looked up and also referred to the Heavens-Above live sky app on my phone. I like that app as it notes pretty much anything overhead at any given time from stars, constellations, planets and satellites, especially those trains of Starlink ones when they're launched. Jupiter is moving through Gemini constellation and trailing the other planets that are grouped closer to the setting sun. They will all be visible later in the month as Barbara mentioned.  

If strictly following O's belt to the south, the next bright star would be Sirius in the Canis Major constellation. It does flash, but that's due to light refraction when it passes through layers of the atmosphere. 

Corbett

[Lindsay Merryman]

Hi Corbett, this also is terrific info and thanks. Next time will check Heavens Above!

Lindsay

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