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On Nov 26, 7:54 pm, "amdx" wrote:
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On Nov 26, 5:47 pm, "amdx" wrote:



I took my son out to watch the ISS (International Space Station) pass by
at 5:43 this evening. My son saw it first but we weren't sure because
something else was moving at the same speed. We quickly realized
yes both objects were moving across the sky. At arms length they were
about thumb to pinky (spread out) distance apart.
When we got home I started looking online to see what the second
object was. Turns out to be STS129, the space shuttle!
Open these in two different tabs and see how close they are to each
other.
The ISS.http://www.n2yo.com/?s=25544

The Space shuttle.http://www.n2yo.com/?s=36094

I don't know how long they will track.
Well, I know not past 9:30 tommorrow,
the shuttle is supposed to land.
Mike
http://www.heavens-above.com/
Try this. It shows other birds that will be in your view. Remember
brightness is an inverse scale. Something negative is very bright.

Yes, That's what I used to find the ISS would be coming over.
Then when we saw two objects, I tried to get back on that sight
and it was to busy for the next few hours.
Mike

It helps to have an "atomic clock" when you do this kind of stuff.

My cellphone was close enough, but a compass would have helped
pinpoint the rising direction better. 4 hours later and I'm still excited!
Mike