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STS-122: Atlantis and ISS Viewing (In Mission)
by
ETEE
on 08 Feb, 2008 15:04
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There's a highly visible pass of the ISS directly overhead in Southern England tonight (London 5.57pm), followed by STS-122 about 25 minutes later. See Heavens Above for details.
http://www.heavens-above.com/
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#1
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Feb, 2008 15:13
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Made this into a new thread, as per usual for us during a mission.
Got to admit that when I first saw the ISS and an orbiter go directly overhead I was almost (almost I said!) blubbering like a big girl. Very surreal and always stunning.
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#2
by
astrobrian
on 08 Feb, 2008 15:22
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if the skies cooperate I will have a good shot on the 15th
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#3
by
ETEE
on 08 Feb, 2008 15:30
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Skies are clear in London tonight! I'm keeping everything crossed!
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#4
by
ShuttleDiscovery
on 08 Feb, 2008 15:48
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ETEE - 8/2/2008 4:30 PM
Skies are clear in London tonight! I'm keeping everything crossed!
Same here in Rugby, Warwickshire too!
Last time I saw ISS was when Endeavour was docked during STS-118...
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#5
by
ShuttleDiscovery
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:07
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Wow that was one amazing passover! It was really clear and bright. I ran up to my 60 year old neighbour and showed him and he was amazed! :laugh:
I'll try and watch Atlantis in a minute but I don't think it will be as bright....
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#6
by
ETEE
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:25
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Fantastic view from London, Atlantis was not quite as bright as the ISS but boy does she move fast.
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#7
by
Mark Max Q
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:26
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ShuttleDiscovery - 8/2/2008 12:07 PM
Wow that was one amazing passover!
Atlantis is Jewish?
:laugh:
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#8
by
CommanderAce
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:26
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Sweet! Just watched Atlantis fly overhead, TPS inspection seamed to be going well :p
Had a break from my programming. I'm writing a program for my uni major project to track the station with my 6" telescope so hopefully I'll have some nice images to share in the coming months.
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#9
by
Donna Spaceships
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:29
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Wow, that was cool. Got lots of friends to watch too. Hard to imagine the distance as it appears like a fast jet.
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#10
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 08 Feb, 2008 17:33
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I have a sighting opportunity for both on the 17th, incidentally also my 21st birthday! Hopefully I will have recovered enough to see it by 7 pm
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#11
by
Lawntonlookirs
on 08 Feb, 2008 18:04
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Glad to hear you in England had a chance to see both the ISS and Atlantis. Not as fortunate in Pennsylvania this time as the first sighting is not until Feb 11 and even then they are not direct passover. It is great to see the ISS followed in a few minutes by the Shuttle.
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#12
by
ShuttleDiscovery
on 08 Feb, 2008 18:23
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I saw Atlantis perfectly as well!
It was sooo fast though!!
:cool:
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#13
by
vt_hokie
on 08 Feb, 2008 18:38
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Lawntonlookirs - 8/2/2008 2:04 PM
Glad to hear you in England had a chance to see both the ISS and Atlantis. Not as fortunate in Pennsylvania this time as the first sighting is not until Feb 11 and even then they are not direct passover. It is great to see the ISS followed in a few minutes by the Shuttle.
What part of PA are you in? Here's what I get for northeast PA...
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#14
by
LSainsbury
on 08 Feb, 2008 19:00
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Was outside at 19:20 for a good 20 mins but didn't catch the ISS - never normally miss it...
I'm in Newbury / Berkshire / UK
Ah well - there's always tomorrow!
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#15
by
Lawntonlookirs
on 08 Feb, 2008 19:03
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vt_hokie - 8/2/2008 2:38 PM
Lawntonlookirs - 8/2/2008 2:04 PM
Glad to hear you in England had a chance to see both the ISS and Atlantis. Not as fortunate in Pennsylvania this time as the first sighting is not until Feb 11 and even then they are not direct passover. It is great to see the ISS followed in a few minutes by the Shuttle.
What part of PA are you in? Here's what I get for northeast PA...
HARRISBURG, PA. I CHECKED ON HEAVENS ABOVE AND NOT ON THE ISS SITE.
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#16
by
PaulyFirmbiz
on 08 Feb, 2008 19:17
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i saw the discovery and ISS the last time around from new jersey.. its a sick site.. Just bought myself a really nice telescope i will also try to get some images i have a great lil mountain run by my house with a sick view of the horizen at nite.. unfortunetly the weather hasnt really been the best for spotting anything for the low cloud cielings in the tri state area lol
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#17
by
Steve B
on 08 Feb, 2008 21:08
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There's another pass over Southern England on Sat Feb 9th at 6.15pm GMT *shortly after the docking*, at an elevation of 85deg (London) and 74deg for Southampton (33 above WNW approach to 22 above E).
Visibility conditions are presently looking good for this time!
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#18
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Feb, 2008 21:16
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Steve B - 8/2/2008 10:08 PM
There's another pass over Southern England on Sat Feb 9th at 6.15pm GMT *shortly after the docking*, at an elevation of 85deg (London) and 74deg for Southampton (33 above WNW approach to 22 above E).
Visibility conditions are presently looking good for this time!
Steve, I struggle to read what's a good pass or not. Any good passes for those of us "up north" (York)?
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#19
by
Steve B
on 08 Feb, 2008 21:58
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Chris Bergin - 8/2/2008 10:16 PM
Steve, I struggle to read what's a good pass or not.
I'm with you on that Chris... when I say "good" I was really referring to the fact we're [hopefully] expecting clear skies tomorrow evening, which is a fine start, and it's fairly high in the sky. In York however ISS will be lower in the Sky, from HSF (Human Space Flight) the details are... 18:15 GMT; Max Elev 52 deg, approach 31 above WSW to 20 above ESE dep.
I will also take a look at 'heavens-above' ...anyone have any further info?
:laugh: