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Old 19-01-2006, 07:26 AM
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Amateur image of the ISS

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/
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Old 19-01-2006, 07:54 AM
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We have had several attempts to track with the LX-90, a difficult task !
My best view was hand tracking with my 10" Dob.
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Old 19-01-2006, 08:47 AM
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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.
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Old 19-01-2006, 09:17 AM
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thats a great pic!!! wish i could track it!
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Old 19-01-2006, 09:21 AM
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Check this site out:

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

Go to "images" - some AMAZING images of the ISS there.
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Old 19-01-2006, 12:28 PM
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This site is also worth checking. Awsome imaging.

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...March2005.html
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Old 19-01-2006, 12:51 PM
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actually i read the title as IIS
must be tired...
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Old 21-01-2006, 02:25 PM
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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.
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