The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Does anyone else watch the International Space Station as it tracks over our heads? Were lucky enough at the moment to have a really clear views; last night it came over the horizon just after 7pm and then faded out after about 5 minutes. It will be right overhead on Wednesday and will come up from WSW at around 6.42pm and go straight through Orion. Any fans can go to this site and find information and the timetable for viewing times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Cool - I love this stuff. I wonder if it will show up on the Google star map app on my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Yes I often watch it. You'd be amazed how many satellites you can see. When we were in the desert in Tunisia sleeping out under the stars, DH and I would lie on our backs looking up and you could see dozens. You need a really dark sky though as some of them are quite faint. Lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 We love watching them too; the iridium flares are good and you can even see them in daylight. If you get a chance to go to an Imax cinema, then try to see the space station 3d film. It's very interesting. Stellarium.org is a good site; input your co-ordinates and then it will tell you which planets and stars are on view in your area in real time. Take the lappy outside and you're sorted. Phil has a telescope, but I can't get on with it as I'm very astigmatic. Do it quick though as I hear that the nights will be cloudy at the end of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We love watching the ISS We're lucky too in that Faringdon is known for being a good place to star gaze because it's in the middle of nowhere so the sky is very dark. It's amazing to think there are actually people up there and even better still when the space shuttle is docked with it, even more people to wonder at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hi Claret Thanks for the heads up on this. Your ears must have been burning - I only mentioned the ISS to OH a few days ago. Just seen it go over - couldn't see much detail but hopefully it will be back a little closer at some point. And good grief is it cold out there! Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We both love seeing the ISS That is my one remaining ambition... to go into space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks for the tip off, I'll look out for it, but may not be able to see it from here, we have lots of light pollution, darn population Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did any of you see that new show 'The wonders of the solar system'? I caught up with it last night, & it was fascinating. ......well worth a watch if you are into spacey stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did any of you see that new show 'The wonders of the solar system'?I caught up with it last night, & it was fascinating. ......well worth a watch if you are into spacey stuff No, I didn't know about that - what channel is it on Sarah? I'll see if I can get it on catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did any of you see that new show 'The wonders of the solar system'?I caught up with it last night, & it was fascinating. ......well worth a watch if you are into spacey stuff No, I didn't know about that - what channel is it on Sarah? I'll see if I can get it on catch up. It was on BBC2 so is on iplayer here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Think it was Sunday night. The guy who presents it (lovely smiley faced chap) used to be the drummer in D.Ream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I found it by accident flipping through the channels. Fascinating stuff and presented so well, I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did any of you see that new show 'The wonders of the solar system'?I caught up with it last night, & it was fascinating. ......well worth a watch if you are into spacey stuff Yes, wasn't it amazing? (as was Professor Brian Cox ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Should appear tonight from 19.04 to 19.10 (more or less overhead at around 19.07-08) If you have clear skies that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oooh Enjoy it, I watched it go overhead last year..good clear nights, it looked Goes by quicker than expected though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Yes, you have to be sure to be on time to get the full view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
