trader_4 wrote:
On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 6:42:57 PM UTC-4, Terry Coombs wrote:
trader_4 wrote:
On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 5:08:28 PM UTC-4, Roy Biggins wrote:
On 5/28/2016 4:03 PM, Micky wrote:
Excellent opportunity to see the International Space Station
tonight and once early Monday morning.

https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/index.cfm

At least in the east and maybe the whole US or whole eastern
hemisphere visible for 5 or 6 solid minutes, at high elevation
also.


I prefer the awesome sight/sound of a 747


I watched NASA's 747 deliver the space shuttle to NYC, fly over,
down the
Hudson. That was cool.


The 747 returning the Shuttle to the east coast from the second (?
or 3rd?) launch made a detour over the Thiokol plant in Utah that
built the booster motors . We were standing on top of the hill above
the (can't name it , security) facility when it went over ... the
pilot waved at us , and we were nearly knocked over by the jetwash
from the plane . To say he was flyin' low is an understatement ..
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Snag

Cool!

I just watched the ISS pass overhead. It didn't make much noise.
Had a great view, it was bright and went from SW horizon to NE
horizon, passing almost directly overhead, 6 min trip. Thanks to
Micky for the heads up.

I'm afraid the 9:54 PM tonight pass might not be visible here , too low
and too many trees in the way . The 4:38 AM pass tomorrow is going to be
almost directly overhead ...

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Snag