22-05-2018, 09:21 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Mags
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Despite some patchy cloud this evening I was able to see the ISS as it made its way through the clear patches. I'm pleased that Mr Mags was also able to see it tonight.I hope you were able to catch it tonight LD?
Still there will be other chances.
22-05-2018, 09:35 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Surfermom
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Fantastic! I am sure it was wonderful to see the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. The best place with the best "seeing" and transparency I've ever seen were atop Mauna Kea. Happily heading there next week.
Right now it's only affected by the eruption of Mauna Kea, which you can see in this video. The ash plume starts at about 4:16, just to the left of the cinder cone.
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Unfortunately not Mags. It was just far too cloudy, couldn't see anything, not even one star. Still there will be other chances.
but you might be lucky in this batch...
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Is it a 'manned' space station? Will it be visible again tonight?
Times for tonight are....
10pm for about 5 minutes
11:35pm for about 6 minutes
1:12am for about 6 minutes
Good Luck with weather!
22-05-2018, 09:37 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Mags
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Despite some patchy cloud this evening I was able to see the ISS as it made its way through the clear patches. I'm pleased that Mr Mags was also able to see it tonight.I hope you were able to catch it tonight LD?
I have posted these on another forum for quite a few years and I know some people on there have received some strange looks from passing people and neighbours as they stare up the sky......
22-05-2018, 09:42 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by DWebb
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Excellent the more the better I have posted these on another forum for quite a few years and I know some people on there have received some strange looks from passing people and neighbours as they stare up the sky......
22-05-2018, 09:45 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Actually, it does make you wonder if anyone is watching you creep up the garden in the dark.
She was wondering up and down the street dressed in her nightie and dressing gown! and she failed to see it anyway
22-05-2018, 09:45 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Actually, it does make you wonder if anyone is watching you creep up the garden in the dark.
22-05-2018, 11:19 AM
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Re: Seeing the International Space Station
Originally Posted by Nicol
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My neighbours are pretty much used to me wandering around in the dark staring skywards 
I saw it last night and twice on Sunday!
Well being further North than you I only saw one on Sunday
and one last night......
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