Amateur image of the ISS

[iceman]

I know they're fairly common these days, but they always look great.

There's a video on spaceweather this morning, taken with an 8" scope.

http://www.spaceweather.com/

[gaa_ian]

We have had several attempts to track with the LX-90, a difficult task !
My best view was hand tracking with my 10" Dob.

[acropolite]

That's only the second capture I have seen, the first had a barely discernable shape, the detail there is quite good. I must have a go with the LX, theoretically it is supposed to track the ISS if the current orbital elements data is downloaded from meade.

[ving]

thats a great pic!!! wish i could track it! :)

[iceman]

Check this site out:

http://www.iss-tracking.de/

Go to "images" - some AMAZING images of the ISS there.

[xstream]

This site is also worth checking. Awsome imaging.

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/satcom_transits/March2005.html

[ving]

actually i read the title as IIS :rolleyes:
must be tired...

[gaa_ian]

Phil
The trick to tracking with the LX-90 is setting the initial position for the scope to pick up the ISS as it rises above the horizon, at a point where you can easily see it Through the eyepiece) before you hit the enter key on the Autostar to begin tracking.