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 Space Station watching
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07/16/20 03:38 AM
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SandyChaser
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Did anyone else see the ISS this evening? It was really bright and 60 deg high in the sky over DFW this evening. I use this NASA website for viewing times: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/home.cfm
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Re: Space Station watching
[Re: SandyChaser]
#13850248
01/18/21 12:22 AM
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Curt0407
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Just noticed. Kind of last minute thing. The station comes over tonight at 6:35 from the SW to ENE for about 5 minutes. Should be fairly high in the sky.
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Re: Space Station watching
[Re: SandyChaser]
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01/18/21 12:43 AM
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Curt0407
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It was pretty bright tonight. There was a 2nd satellite running north to south behind the station.
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 12:46 AM
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TexDawg
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Missed it 
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 12:48 AM
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BigDozer66
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Perfect weather tonight to view it! 
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Re: Space Station watching
[Re: SandyChaser]
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01/18/21 12:50 AM
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BigDozer66
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The app I use ISS Detector has a compass / level feature now that helps find exactly where it is coming from! 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: Space Station watching
[Re: Curt0407]
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01/18/21 01:16 AM
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Keystone
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It was pretty bright tonight. There was a 2nd satellite running north to south behind the station. I saw the second one very dim,but we saw it, wasn't expecting it
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 02:56 AM
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Nocona Brian
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I walked out to the shop and saw it perfect as it was headed NE! Big and bright. Looks like Tuesday evening will be a good one, might see one of the Starlink Satellites too!
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Re: Space Station watching
[Re: BigDozer66]
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01/18/21 11:03 AM
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river-rat
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The app I use ISS Detector has a compass / level feature now that helps find exactly where it is coming from! Please share
"I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways it won't work". Thomas Edison
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 03:43 PM
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Mark C
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The app I use ISS Detector has a compass / level feature now that helps find exactly where it is coming from! Please share
You are not a good or nice person.
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 04:05 PM
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river-rat
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The app I use ISS Detector has a compass / level feature now that helps find exactly where it is coming from! Please share Thanks
"I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways it won't work". Thomas Edison
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Re: Space Station watching
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01/18/21 09:53 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Missed it. Will try Tuesday. Looks like weather conditions may prevent a sighting for Tuesday ! 
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Re: Space Station watching
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#13851591
01/19/21 03:11 AM
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CKINCAID
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Just watched it in Olympia Washington 6:59-7:02....right on schedule and we had a break in clearing. Kids just don't understand how cool it is seeing a space station where astronauts are living and working at a speed over 17k m/h. How many times do the lights blink before we actually see them? 
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Re: Space Station watching
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#13851704
01/19/21 10:23 AM
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river-rat
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My kiddos dont get it either, imagine going 17k mph, 250ish miles from the earth? It really fascinates me. Had my telescope out, but couldn’t keep up with it. Binos work the best imo. Will be showing up again tonight.
"I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways it won't work". Thomas Edison
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