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Old 18-02-2008, 08:56 PM
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ISS Heads Up: February 24 and 26 evenings.

Guys,

A couple of favourable ISS passes coming up!

Both should be good for Newcastle Sydney and Wollongong and areas to the north west of there.

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Old 19-02-2008, 02:48 AM
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Old 19-02-2008, 02:56 AM
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Is this based on the new post boost elements? Although I guess that would impact timing more than positioning.

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Old 19-02-2008, 03:17 AM
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Is this based on the new post boost elements?
I'm not sure what that is Eric but I just double checked using the latest version (v3.71) and data and it's the same.

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Old 19-02-2008, 03:52 AM
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What is the epoch of your data? I think the latest available is 2008-02-18 05:59:58. One of those passes hits 89.2 degrees elevation in Sydney, the other 81.

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Old 19-02-2008, 07:33 AM
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Heavens Above shows a couple of bright passes (-2.4) on the 25 and 27 for Melbourne at a more "civilised" time of around 9:20 and 8:30. By 6am I am already getting ready for work

Must put it in my calendar....haven't seen the space station or even a flare for months.
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Old 19-02-2008, 07:56 AM
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I've been waiting for another good ISS pass since late December.. every pass since then has been clouded out for me.

Looking forward to the ones this week.. hopefully the bright moon and dark clouds don't interfere.
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What is the epoch of your data? I think the latest available is 2008-02-18 05:59:58. One of those passes hits 89.2 degrees elevation in Sydney, the other 81.

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Eric,

I always update the elements immediately prior to running a prediction. The difference you may be seeing is that the results are for Oberon not Sydney, perhaps.

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Eric,

I always update the elements immediately prior to running a prediction. The difference you may be seeing is that the results are for Oberon not Sydney, perhaps.

Al.

I realised after making a long post that your predictions were centred on Oberon, and promptly deleted that post, leaving the other one in its place. I felt just a tad silly

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Old 20-02-2008, 04:42 PM
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I realised after making a long post that your predictions were centred on Oberon, and promptly deleted that post, leaving the other one in its place. I felt just a tad silly

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Ahh, that' OK mate! I that's the silliest thing you've done for a while you're doing OK!

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Reminder - Reminder - Reminder!

Don't forget tonight's pass of the ISS should be very close to directly over head in Sydney! The skies are clear here, so even though I feel like death warmed up, I'm going to try to venture out with the camera... don't think I'll set up the scope though. (It's amazing how much that looks like I feel!)

Tomorrow night should be a ripper for Adelaide and Melbourne!

In the evening of the 26th is another great one for Sydney and surrounds.

The 27th and 28th evening passes are good for Melbourne and Tassie.

Check with Orbitron or Heavens-above for accurate info for your location.

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Old 24-02-2008, 06:38 PM
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Cheers Al, scope is already setup but it's going to be a difficult one to capture on the dob - so close to overhead in dobsonians hole!
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Old 24-02-2008, 07:01 PM
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Not much better on an EQ mount, Mike. Trying to manage a meridian flip right when the ISS is at it's closest and fastest!

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Old 24-02-2008, 07:09 PM
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Thanks for the remider Al, I almst forgot.

I just set up the scope under clear skies for the passing. Can't wait.
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Old 24-02-2008, 07:21 PM
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Looks like clouds for the pass in 2 days time, so hopefully this one remains clear. I see clouds building in the east already and there's still 1.5 hours to go
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Old 24-02-2008, 09:13 PM
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Only managed to see glimpses of it as it cut thru the clouds at close to zenith. Expected rain tomorrow in Sydney and all week, so not looking promising. 26th if clearer should be good - -2.4 mag. Finger x

Tried to drag the other 1/2 out, but Grey's Anatomy too important!
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Old 24-02-2008, 09:45 PM
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Yeh no good here either.. got glimpses through the clouds and caught about 5 frames on avi, but all of them blurred.
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It was a great sighting here and as predicted I managed to drag the other half out and she spotted it before I did. It was exciting!
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Old 24-02-2008, 09:58 PM
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We had clear skies here.
I managed to get a nice long exposure shot which I've posted in the thread below.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=29037
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