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Sightings of the ISS (International Space Station)
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Maybelle
10-06-2012
Not so much as a twinkle of any sort up there tonight.
f_196
10-06-2012
I was very lucky and saw the one last night and very early this morning through breaks in the cloud.
Ginger Nut
10-06-2012
Originally Posted by HenryGarten:
“Yes there was a good pass at 10.07 pm last night.”

Yeah, that sounds about right then. Really must buy some stronger binocs.
Maybelle
13-06-2012
Looking like another non-sighting from here tonight at 11.18, then another one at 00.55.
Maybelle
13-06-2012
I should really be more optimistic , saw it clear as a bell and it seemed bigger than usual
HenryGarten
14-06-2012
Originally Posted by Maybelle:
“I should really be more optimistic , saw it clear as a bell and it seemed bigger than usual ”

I have not managed to see any pass from this season yet. Good one at 10.28 pm tonight.
f_196
18-06-2012
Bloody typical. Weeks of potentially perfect viewing ruined by rain.

And tonight is the last chance of this viewing season. Looking cloudy
Maybelle
18-06-2012
Originally Posted by f_196:
“Bloody typical. Weeks of potentially perfect viewing ruined by rain.

And tonight is the last chance of this viewing season. Looking cloudy ”

It's at 11.36 - cloudy here too now, but you never know
f_196
18-06-2012
Originally Posted by Maybelle:
“It's at 11.36 - cloudy here too now, but you never know”

It was 22.00 here. Didn't see it

You must be further south than me.
Maybelle
18-06-2012
Originally Posted by f_196:
“It was 22.00 here. Didn't see it

You must be further south than me.”


I'm in Cornwall - I didn't realise we had such different sighting times!
Maybelle
18-06-2012
Fab clear sky and sighting - it was so bright too
HenryGarten
18-06-2012
Originally Posted by Maybelle:
“I'm in Cornwall - I didn't realise we had such different sighting times!”

We all have virtually the same sighting times. It is just that sometimes the geometry is such that those further east can see a pass wheras for those a biut further west it is too light.
If you click the <all passes> button on Heavens Above you will see there was a pass at 10.03 pm.
Maybelle
19-06-2012
Originally Posted by HenryGarten:
“We all have virtually the same sighting times. It is just that sometimes the geometry is such that those further east can see a pass wheras for those a biut further west it is too light.
If you click the <all passes> button on Heavens Above you will see there was a pass at 10.03 pm.”

Ahh, thank you - I hadn't noticed that before, makes sense now!
Ginger Nut
15-07-2012
Not ISS I admit but anyone staying up waiting for the Amir Khan fight who has clear skies can see Jupiter peeping out above a very pleasing crescent moon.

If you can see low enough to the SW of the moon you can see Venus as well.

Tried to take a pic but my video camera and wobbly hands made it hopeless.
Ginger Nut
09-08-2012
Had a cracking view a slightly slower and much brighter ISS at about 10:55 tonight. Also the bonus of another satellite going the other way.
Elissa Richards
10-08-2012
I forgot about this thread! I've seen the ISS quite a few times this summer, there Dragon X spacecraft cargo pod is currently just in front of it when it passes over, makes for a good sight!

I've been using a great Iridium satellite app called 'Iridium Flares' that takes a feed from the Heavensabove website data (same place you can plot all your ISS sightings). Most of the satellite flares last around 10 seconds and can be incredibly bright (Upto mag -9!!)...defo worth a look as I've notched up 89 sightings in the last 2 months.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d..._result#?t=W10.

PS...Android users only, not sure if Iphone has the app on their storefront.
HenryGarten
10-08-2012
Two new ISS trackers I found a while ago.

1. Path of ISS on ground


2 Virtual view from ISS
Zaphodski
11-08-2012
About as good as it gets view of the ISS at around 20 to midnight. Plus a number of other satellites and a few shooting stars to boot!
Mo@reality
17-08-2012
I've just had an amazing view of the ISS above London. Watched it from my back garden and then again from the front, lasted a good five minutes. Back again at 10.16. Might try and get some photos then too.
HenryGarten
17-08-2012
Originally Posted by Mo@reality:
“I've just had an amazing view of the ISS above London. Watched it from my back garden and then again from the front, lasted a good five minutes. Back again at 10.16. Might try and get some photos then too. ”

What time did you see it?
Mo@reality
17-08-2012
I've seen it twice tonight. 8:43 and 10:19.

Next time it passes according to spaceweather.com is 9:25 pm tomorrow.
HenryGarten
17-08-2012
Originally Posted by Mo@reality:
“I've seen it twice tonight. 8:43 and 10:19.

Next time it passes according to spaceweather.com is 9:25 pm tomorrow.”

I got distracted and forgot to look at 10.16 pm

It was clear too.
Mo@reality
17-08-2012
Well make sure you look tomorrow.

I feel buzzing about it. I used to make a point of always watching it when I lived in Thailand, we had more viewings because I suppose we were nearer the equater. So this was the first time I've seen it back in the UK and it was a perfect clear night. Even from the centre of London it was an excellent view.
Dante Ameche
22-08-2012
There have been some great passes this week and with the lovely clear blue skies, it's been all the better. The ISS Spotter app I installed on Sunday lets me know when they're due and track them in real time

. Just watched another five minute pass from the bedroom window. Just as well because I couldn't find the left foot of my bunny slippers
Sharon69er
22-08-2012
Do they only fly the station in the summer months?
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