[sci.astro] GIOTTO

andy@syma.sussex.ac.uk (Andy Clews) (06/26/90)

From article <1990Jun25.175946.20917@cc.ic.ac.uk>, by zmapj36@sund.cc.ic.ac.uk
(M.S.Bennett  Supvs= Prof Pendry):
> On 2 July 1990 Giotto will pass within 23000 km of Earth, and the
> Earth's gravitational field will be used as a 'slingshot' force to
> propel the spacecraft on towards its new target. 

I know it's a bit late to ask this, but is there any chance of Giotto
being visible from the Earth during it's fly-by? Are there any
predictions of its flight path and visibility against the night sky?
Inquiring minds want to know....


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