Re: [amsat-bb] Optical COmms experiment

[Jim Walls <k6ccc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Bruninga wrote:

> Warren Lee and Tony Beresford have both confirmed the 12th magnitude
> visibility for a 3w incandescent bulb at 500 miles.  This now leads me to
> a new CUBESAT design idea:  OPTIsat!

<snip>

Not trying to be too pessimistic, but most populated areas won't be able to
see it due to high levels of light pollution.

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