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PapaPerk
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Using the definition already given I see objects other than the normal stars that I cannot identify. For example, If you stare at a clear night sky for more than 10 minutes you will see what I believe to be satellites in orbit around the Earth. Definitely a light emitting object and it's moving. Obviously not an airplane. What is it?? I think it's a normal satellite. But I cannot verify that so it goes in the UFO category.
I am 80 miles from the nearest City. In a County of 8000. 1/2 mile from a town of 63. One house 1/4 mile from me. Two others that I can see 2 miles from me. And a sky full of intrigue.
Haha! Well written! Yes I've seen satellites as well... Also the space station. They move fairly fast... but nothing close to your estimated speed of 5 secs from horizon to horizon for the V formation.
There's an app available that you can hold up to the sky and identify various stars, constellations and satellites. It's very impressive. Seeing a satellite flying over is pretty darn cool. I can also remember seeing the space shuttle in orbit. Hard to believe there's people in it!