Re: Viewing space station from ground...not

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From: Chris Bennetts
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 04:18

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"Charles Packer" <packer@clark.net> wrote in message
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> Haven't been able to see the space station these last five
> evenings when it should have been visible from the D.C. area,
> according to the web site
> http://www.skypub.com/sights/satellites/iss_na.shtml
>
> Light pollution prevents us from seeing anything dimmer than
> Castor, Pollux, Betelgeuse and...(consulting weekly star
> chart) Jupiter. Should it be at least as bright as any of
> these?

It depends on the elevation of the pass (you are much less likely to see a
35 degree max pass than an 89 degree one), and the exact nature of the pass
(some will be dimmer than others due to various factors). I recommend going
to http://www.heavens-above.com and finding a location as close as possible
to your locality, or putting in your more precise coordinates. Heavens-Above
is probably the best sightings site going.


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From: "Chris Bennetts" <jcmbenn@yahoo.com.au>
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Subject: Re: Viewing space station from ground...not
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