Sunday, July 26, 2009

Another ISS Pass

This time with the shuttle docked. I got out there a little early to see a little of sunset.

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The pass was about half an hour after sunset so the sky was still a little light. Therefore, I used a low ISO and a shorter exposure. After taking several shots during the pass, this was my favorite.

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We have really good passes here Tuesday and Wednesday. The monsoon is taking a break, so I might have a shot at them (although the seeing is still not that good here).

If you want to see if they will pass over your area, you can use Heavens-Above or Space Weather's Simple Satellite Tracker. Unfortunately, Racine does not look favored for these passes.

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6 comments:

  1. OKIEJuly 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks Hale. I got to see it Friday night and then last night it was just too cloudy to see.
    Did get the schedule so I might try again tonight. Although Mother nature may have other plans tonight as it looks like rain.

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  2. kkditherJuly 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Racine's Info:
    Date 27 Jul
    Mag -1.2
    Starts 20:49:15 W
    Max. 20:51:30
    Ends 20:53:45 S
    ALT 10-20-10

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  3. ToadJuly 27, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Mary: Was that in OK, or NM?

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  4. OKIEJuly 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Back from NM Toad. Sigh.......

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  5. MinnesotaChickJuly 27, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    I live vicariously through your pictures, Hale. :)

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  6. OrbsCorbsJuly 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I'm very tempted to use Paint to add a little white streak to a picture I've taken of the night sky.

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