Dog Posted 18 November, 2008 Share Posted 18 November, 2008 We are in for a right eyeful this month, we have the ISS & Shuttle flying together. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_Kingdom®ion=England&city=Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 19 November, 2008 Share Posted 19 November, 2008 Thanks for this info,really enjoyed the sightings last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 24 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 24 November, 2008 Tonight at 5.16pm, coming from the south and heading towards east south east, 3 minute viewing of the ISS0 and the Space Shuttle together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 24 November, 2008 Share Posted 24 November, 2008 Tonight at 5.16pm, coming from the south and heading towards east south east, 3 minute viewing of the ISS0 and the Space Shuttle together. Excellent,just a few minutes then.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 24 November, 2008 Share Posted 24 November, 2008 I shall head to the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 24 November, 2008 Share Posted 24 November, 2008 I saw it, but it was very faint compared to the summer. Also my feet are now cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 24 November, 2008 Share Posted 24 November, 2008 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 24 November, 2008 Share Posted 24 November, 2008 I too saw it,last time it was constantly passing directly overhead,bit of a lower trejectory this time round,but still impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Thanks for the reminder Dog, fellow nerds at work will thank me again. Especially as it will be the first double sightings for both me and them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Is the shuttle attatched to the ISS? It looked exactly the same as last time just lower in the sky and less bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 BOO you guys get all the fun, we get http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=UAE®ion=None&city=Dubai Nothing nada nichts, but we WOULD have warm feet if e could see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white4life Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 Is this something we can see with the naked eye? Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 27 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2008 Is this something we can see with the naked eye? Col. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 Is this something we can see with the naked eye? Col. Yes. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 27 December, 2008 Share Posted 27 December, 2008 Some good sighting ops for the early risers among us over the next couple of days: http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 28 December, 2008 Author Share Posted 28 December, 2008 Just got up to check the traps and saw the best sighting so far. It is by far better viewing in the morning on a clear sky. Next good one monday 29th 07.35am for 4 mins, coming from the west. If you look through a pair of binoculars you can see their Christmas tree in the rear cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 28 December, 2008 Share Posted 28 December, 2008 Just got up to check the traps and saw the best sighting so far. It is by far better viewing in the morning on a clear sky. Next good one monday 29th 07.35am for 4 mins, coming from the west. If you look through a pair of binoculars you can see their Christmas tree in the rear cabin. Erm, traps for what exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 28 December, 2008 Author Share Posted 28 December, 2008 Anything that comes along really. In the last week I've nailed 3 charlies, 2 black and whites, 1 cat, 2 mink and a baby otter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 28 December, 2008 Share Posted 28 December, 2008 Anything that comes along really. In the last week I've nailed 3 charlies, 2 black and whites, 1 cat, 2 mink and a baby otter. Liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 28 December, 2008 Share Posted 28 December, 2008 Liar. No you are. You still joining Weight Watchers for the Special Needs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 13 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 13 July, 2009 http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_Kingdom®ion=England&city=Southampton Great viewing this month, up to 6 minutes of ISS & Shuttle together.:smt007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Get in. Space porn me up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Looking a bit cloudy. Booooooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 which window should i look out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 which window should i look out of? Look towards the west. It'll probably start low near the horizon before going almost overhead. I think the clouds will stop you from seeing anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Actually, it may be ok. I can see a few stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 yeah i can see some stuff. how will i no if its ISS or just a bloody star though? can see something real bright up there, but not much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 well i saw something very bright and pretty big moving quickly across the sky, was that it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Fantastic sight from Winchester. Even saw the sun reflecting from one of the arms/solar panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 well i saw something very bright and pretty big moving quickly across the sky, was that it? Yes. The clouds didn't cause any problem after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Great sight from my window. Didn't see the Shuttle following behind 8 minutes later though. Must be too small, or the sun must have dipped over the horizon just enough so it didn't show up. The ISS could be seen by the naked eye. I couldn't see the Shuttle whether I had binoculars or not. Ah well, until next time. Ta for the heads up Doggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Great sight from my window. Didn't see the Shuttle following behind 8 minutes later though. Must be too small, or the sun must have dipped over the horizon just enough so it didn't show up. The ISS could be seen by the naked eye. I couldn't see the Shuttle whether I had binoculars or not. Ah well, until next time. Ta for the heads up Doggy. That's because it is currently sitting on pad 39A in Florida; it is due to blast off at 23:51 BST tonight. Once up there the Shuttle will be viable during its chase until it docks with the ISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 That's because it is currently sitting on pad 39A in Florida; it is due to blast off at 23:51 BST tonight. Once up there the Shuttle will be viable during its chase until it docks with the ISS. Cos of the lightning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Can you not see Florida from Southampton then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 That's because it is currently sitting on pad 39A in Florida; it is due to blast off at 23:51 BST tonight. Once up there the Shuttle will be viable during its chase until it docks with the ISS. Ah, that settles it then. I was looking at the NASA page which scheduled it for 11.00pm earlier. Obviously delayed..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 13 July, 2009 Share Posted 13 July, 2009 Ah, that settles it then. I was looking at the NASA page which scheduled it for 11.00pm earlier. Obviously delayed..! Today's launch was scheduled for 23:51, it was held over from yesterday (they announced the time for today then). However for the third day in row the weather has forced the launch to be scrubbed again tonight; thunder storms in the area. They will try again tomorrow at 23:25 BST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 14 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 14 July, 2009 which window should i look out of? The one you haven't licked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 14 July, 2009 Share Posted 14 July, 2009 Today's launch was scheduled for 23:51, it was held over from yesterday (they announced the time for today then). However for the third day in row the weather has forced the launch to be scrubbed again tonight; thunder storms in the area. They will try again tomorrow at 23:25 BST. Or not.... as NASA have moved this again, the next attempt will be Wednesday @ 23:03 BST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 Great sight from my window. Didn't see the Shuttle following behind 8 minutes later though. Must be too small, or the sun must have dipped over the horizon just enough so it didn't show up. The ISS could be seen by the naked eye. I couldn't see the Shuttle whether I had binoculars or not. Ah well, until next time. Ta for the heads up Doggy. probably a stupid question, but what should you look out for? Is it obvious to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 probably a stupid question, but what should you look out for? Is it obvious to see? It looks like a bright star but it's obvious it's moving. I guess it's a similar sort of speed to a passenger jet at high altitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 It looks like a bright star but it's obvious it's moving. I guess it's a similar sort of speed to a passenger jet at high altitude. cheers. will keep my eyes peeled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 It looks like a bright star but it's obvious it's moving. I guess it's a similar sort of speed to a passenger jet at high altitude. Which direction do I need to look in (and I don't mean 'up') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 Which direction do I need to look in (and I don't mean 'up') up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 Which direction do I need to look in (and I don't mean 'up') Check Dog's link at the top of this fred. The best viewings last 5-6 minutes and start in the west (Bournemouth direction), have a high elevation (above 70 deg) and end in the east (towards Pompey), so 2205hrs tonight and 2230hrs on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 15 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 15 July, 2009 International Space Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 You have a good camera Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 I missed the impressive one tonight but there's another one in four minutes time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 was watching p0rn any good? Better than monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 A couple of god sites: http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544 http://www.n2yo.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 15 July, 2009 Share Posted 15 July, 2009 A couple of god sites: http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544 http://www.n2yo.com/ Excellent site. The apparent path across the sky and varying durations of visibility make so much more sense now. Also it's pretty amazing to think that it's halfway across the Atlantic when you first see it and by the time it disappears six minutes later, it's over central Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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