The DU Lounge
Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI just saw the space station fly over!
I signed up for SpotTheStation text messages months ago, I got the first text notification today about it passing over my state visible for 6 minutes at 57 degrees, WSW to NE. Stood in my backyard and all of a sudden over the trees it came. It certainly is bright and moves fast. It was a beautiful clear night. I have watched a lot of NASA TV from on board the ISS, so it was pretty awesome to see it flying!
Has anyone else watched it fly over?
Peace
applegrove
(118,498 posts)Last edited Thu May 25, 2017, 12:37 AM - Edit history (2)
low. I was afraid it would spook my horse. I used to ride pretty close to the airport. That being said I miss the stars and satellites. My parents sold the cottage years ago and that was my only access to the night sky. Must be great to be in a rural area. And to be able to follow the stars.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Google them and find an app or site you like. Great way to amaze your friends.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Great timing since tonight is the new moon! I haven't seen it, but I'd love to.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Congratulations on spotting it
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)It flew right over my house.
Very cool!
yuiyoshida
(41,818 posts)LeftInTX
(25,139 posts)After Haley's turned out to be a dud, Hale-Bopp was just awesome.
Skittles
(153,113 posts)that was pretty cool
wasupaloopa
(4,516 posts)It stands out against the stable stars.
madamesilverspurs
(15,799 posts)and watched Sputnik. Been looking up ever since!
.
Binkie The Clown
(7,911 posts)Oh wait, that's supposed to be the other way around.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)able to see Sputnik clear as can be as it passed by. It was pitch black and very visible
GentryDixon
(2,947 posts)The above website allows you to track it in real time, and find out when it will be in your viewing range.
LeftInTX
(25,139 posts)vanlassie
(5,663 posts)My bedroom in her house has a huge picture window ( upstairs.) I can lay in bed and watch clouds race past, storms, it's awesome. So that year the station went by every night at a certain time. I got so I looked forward to seeing it. I was disappointed when it wasn't there this past year.