A most interesting sight, the ISS being followed by the space shuttle. It occurred this evening at 9:45PM PDT and lasted until 9:47PM PDT. The ISS appeared about 34 degrees above the north west horizon, followed by the space shuttle one minute later. They passed directly overhead and exited at about 41 degrees above the southeast horizon. The ISS appeared goldish in color, almost the color of Saturn, and the shuttle was dimmer but more blueish white in color. I've waited a long time for this event as it only can occur at precise times over a given area. I was very lucky tonight in that the shuttle didn't land as planned. Totally the best yet. I hope others were able to see it too.
ISS and Shuttle.
Started by imgary, 06/22/2007 05:17AM
Posted 06/22/2007 05:17AM
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Posted 06/22/2007 01:29PM
| Edited 06/22/2007 01:31PM
#1
We were able to see it on the 19th & 20th, both very favorable viewings. I always find it very inspiring seeing manned spacecraft flying over. I managed to catch a picture (though not the greatest) on both nights. Here's the first, from the 19th.
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Sweet the coming on
Of grateful evening mild; then silent night
With this her solemn bird and this fair moon,
And these the gems of heaven, her starry train.
--John Milton
Posted 06/22/2007 07:36PM
#2
According to the NASA website here, http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/SSapplications/Post/JavaSSOP/JavaSSOP.html The shuttle was behind and following the ISS, unless I misinterpreted the readout. Nonetheless, it was quite a site to see.
For those who like to watch the ISS and shuttle, the site I listed above has everything you need. It's super accurate....
For those who like to watch the ISS and shuttle, the site I listed above has everything you need. It's super accurate....
Posted 06/22/2007 09:13PM
#3
It was an outstanding dual pass. My wife and I watched it through Celestron 10x50 and 20x80 binoculars.
Dave Mitsky
Dave Mitsky
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De gustibus non est disputandum.
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