JimmyZip Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 ...and right before sun-up! Saw it just a half an hour ago with my oldest daughter. man that thing is moving! It circles the Earth roughly every hour and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Check out this site, there is a schedule for everything out there! http://www.heavens-above.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Check out this site, there is a schedule for everything out there! www.heavens-above.com I have been lucky enough to see it several times using the above quoted software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 This is very cool. thanks for posting this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 i may have to take a peak to the sky tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Before I was a chronic shooter, I was a chronic astronomer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I couldn't figure out from that web site what direction to be looking at sunset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I think i got it figure out, but its getting cloudy in my area with all the storms moving in, so idk if ill be able to see anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I think i got it figure out, but its getting cloudy in my area with all the storms moving in, so idk if ill be able to see anything Another good site Tracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I couldn't figure out from that web site what direction to be looking at sunset? You have to load up your coordinates on earth first, or pick a nearby preloaded city. Then, it's like a compass direction for the Azimuth 90=E, 180=S, 270=W, and so forth. Then there is the distance above horizon, or altitude, with the horizon=0, and strait up=90. A fist at arms length is right at 10 degrees. It's pretty wicked how accurate those times are, if you get a chance check out an Iridium Flare! Next brightest thing is a full moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter300 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 ...and right before sun-up! Saw it just a half an hour ago with my oldest daughter. man that thing is moving! It circles the Earth roughly every hour and a half. Actually had a clear night here last night and was able to see it. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I couldn't figure out from that web site what direction to be looking at sunset? You have to load up your coordinates on earth first, or pick a nearby preloaded city. Thanks - that's what I didn't get (current observing site / select from map). I printed out some charts and I'll be checking out some satellites and iridum flares. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 The right time seems to be the most important thing. If the sky is clear you will see it. It is bright and really moving. Not seemingly, so fast when it as at either horizon, but as it gets overhead its amazingly fast. A little over 17,000 miles per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.willikers Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That's faster than a speeding bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 but it's about 100 miles away (up), so just the usual orbital speed. Kinda looks like a jet liner 5 miles up doing 450 miles an hour. Also, morning and evening are the best times, sun still hitting the station, but dark down here on earth, 100 miles is a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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