[1] As a result of our work at Arecibo we have discovered that #ISEE-3 is 250,000 km away from where JPL's database says it should be.
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Replying to @ISEE3Reboot
@ISEE3Reboot So it is not clear if the 250,000 km offset is significant or not. Extrapolations over 17 years are very sensitive to errors.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@michael_w_busch when a trajectory assumes a close flyover of the lunar surface 30-50 miles can make a BIG difference.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @ISEE3Reboot
@ISEE3Reboot Very much so. Especially given that the Moon's gravitational field gets lumpy that close in.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @michael_w_busch
.@michael_w_busch And #ISEE_3 does not have seat belts ;-)
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