It would seem theNorthern Hemisphere is privy to an exciting opportunity
Quote:
The next few days will be prime viewing opportunities for anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the International Space Station (ISS) passing overhead.
The space station is normally visible once or twice a day, but from Wednesday to Friday, it can be seen making as many as four daily passes over North America and Europe.
Satellites like the ISS are only visible on Earth when they are in sunlight and the viewer is in deep twilight or darkness.
Such a scenario can occur more often at certain times of the year, when the Earth's orientation relative to the Sun allows the ISS to move out of Earth's shadow.
|
http://space.newscientist.com/articl...ine-news_rss20
This seems an interesting opportunity. Is it possible to see much detail with a telescope, or would this look like a star?
Has anybody much experience with earth satellites? Is it possile to view any with any detail? I realise any detail would be minimal I was just wondering if it is clear enough to determine from natural bodies?
I have also read some people set up to watch meteor showers, is this possible? If so, would the view last more than milliseconds?