Author Topic: STS-119 Viewing (On Orbit ISS and Discovery) (Read 35084 times)

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #80 on:** 03/25/2009 03:36 am »

Quote from: trlstyle on 03/25/2009 02:20 am

Anyone have the ground tracks yet for her final approach?

They usually come out 24-48 hours before landing, so I wouldn't expect them until at least after undocking and late inspections tomorrow.

aurora899 · « **Reply #81 on:** 03/25/2009 06:42 pm »

Another beautiful pass over southern England! I think there's a further opportunity on the next orbit (after the undocking) but it looks quite poor - very short and a low elevation.

jackyg · « **Reply #82 on:** 03/25/2009 06:45 pm »

Went just outside in The Hague, The Netherlands, and we were happy because there were no clouds for 5 minutes, and yes there she was, very beauitfull.
Wow what an amazing vieuw again.

martin_nv · « **Reply #83 on:** 03/25/2009 10:12 pm »

I am looking forward to a sighting tonight in Vancouver, Canada at about 8pm local time (~7 hrs after undocking?).

Can anyone tell me, how far apart the station and shuttle will be, and whether the shuttle or the station will be in front?

Thanks!

TJL · « **Reply #84 on:** 03/25/2009 11:24 pm »

Just got a view of ISS and Discovery flying (low ~ 11 degrees above horizon) over Long Island N.Y. at 8:10 local time.
Looked like the ISS was trailing Discovery as 2nd vehicle was a bit brighter.

martin_nv · « **Reply #85 on:** 03/26/2009 02:16 am »

Just saw them go overhead, Discovery in front by about 3 thumb widths at arm's length, or about 6-7 seconds. Very impressive! I don't think I've seen them this close before. Bonus sighting on the next orbit too, woohoo!

LSainsbury · « **Reply #86 on:** 03/26/2009 05:32 pm »

How far apart will Discovery be from the ISS tonight?

There's a pass over the south of the UK tonight and I was wondering if I'll see both!

rdale · « **Reply #87 on:** 03/26/2009 05:48 pm »

Click on the link to get the ISS passover time, then click on the link to get the shuttle passover time, and it'll tell you different times for each.

LSainsbury · « **Reply #88 on:** 03/26/2009 06:00 pm »

Not sure where you link was, but I just checked http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/index.html and they are now in different orbits...shame!!

ksc_houston · « **Reply #89 on:** 03/26/2009 06:13 pm »

Yesterday I've saw ISS/Discovery just before separation. Check my photos www.astroblogger.tk

Duds · « **Reply #90 on:** 03/26/2009 06:49 pm »

How far apart will Discovery be from the ISS tonight?

about 40 seconds apart

Concorde · « **Reply #91 on:** 03/26/2009 07:10 pm »

Quote from: Duds on 03/26/2009 06:49 pm

How far apart will Discovery be from the ISS tonight?

about 40 seconds apart

Just saw them both over the south of England. Wasn't expecting to see both of them at the same time like that. Very nice.

Scorpius · « **Reply #92 on:** 03/26/2009 07:12 pm »

Just had a great pass over Devon, UK. Beautiful sight.

Have a safe landing on Saturday guys.

Tourmaline · « **Reply #93 on:** 03/26/2009 07:14 pm »

I just saw them both too, didn't think they'd appear as close together as they were, but it was so amazingly awesome, both were so bright!

According to Heavens-Above it was 506km away at its closest - probably the closest I'll get to a Space Shuttle - but WOW!

Duds · « **Reply #94 on:** 03/26/2009 07:16 pm »

London , UK
An excellent sight tonight, first the Soyuz at 7.35 (GMT) showing marked variations of brightness (must be the solar panels catching the sunlight slowly off and on, then Discovery followed by the ISS just 20-30 degrees behind , truly a great sight. It will be a while before we see 13 astronauts/cosmonauts flying by in the space of less than an hour
Duds

robertross · « **Reply #95 on:** 03/26/2009 11:41 pm »

I finally got to see the shutte leave the ISS. Totally awesome. I had to end a conversation with a beautiful brunette receptionist at the gym so I could go outside and not miss it.

I still need to see the two dots approaching, but I'm thrilled tonight to have seen the departure.

That deserves a scotch.

jeff2space · « **Reply #96 on:** 03/27/2009 01:00 am »

Quote from: robertross on 03/26/2009 11:41 pm

I finally got to see the shutte leave the ISS. Totally awesome. I had to end a conversation with a beautiful brunette receptionist at the gym so I could go outside and not miss it.

I still need to see the two dots approaching, but I'm thrilled tonight to have seen the departure.

That deserves a scotch.

Think you missed a great opportunity to impress the brunette if you would of showed her the iss and orbiter going overhead!

robertross · « **Reply #97 on:** 03/27/2009 01:25 am »

Quote from: jeff2space on 03/27/2009 01:00 am

Quote from: robertross on 03/26/2009 11:41 pm
I finally got to see the shutte leave the ISS. Totally awesome. I had to end a conversation with a beautiful brunette receptionist at the gym so I could go outside and not miss it.

I still need to see the two dots approaching, but I'm thrilled tonight to have seen the departure.

That deserves a scotch.

Think you missed a great opportunity to impress the brunette if you would of showed her the iss and orbiter going overhead!

No I didn't...she wasn't interested.

She doesn't know what she's missing, on two fronts...hehe.

hey, I forgot my scotch...I'll have to remedy that.

JJ.. · « **Reply #98 on:** 03/27/2009 09:00 pm »

These 2 pics were taken the other evening,when Discovery was about 20 mins from undocking,
I took them from an open loft window in what can only be described as "gale force winds"
The first one shows the complex passing in front (ish) of a star,
the 2nd as the complex heads into Gemini,

JJ..

Heg · « **Reply #99 on:** 03/28/2009 05:07 pm »

Less than 20 minutes ago I've seen a fantastic pass of Discovery on her final orbit of this mission, followed by the ISS about 4 minutes later. Awesome sight!