ISEE-3 Makes First Science Observations in Decades
Keith’s note: We were able to use the B transmitter today for the first time but were unable to complete the various steps needed to command ISEE-3 to fire its engines. There is a chance of a window at Arecibo tomorrow. Meanwhile, the first scientific measurements by ISEE-3 in decades have been obtained. Recent magnetometer data from ISEE-3 shows clear evidence of a recent solar event. We will be releasing more information on these observations very soon.
We are crowd-sourcing with the Colorado Front Range Astronomy community the conversion of old photocopy of Fortran code to workable code for analysis of ISEE3 electron data – working with PI Jack Gosling here at the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. In the meantime, any chance we could get a better quality version of the ISEE3 re-connect logo so I can make some coffee cups? Thanks.
We have a great coffee cup vendor here in San Jose if you like. Best prices…