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Old 26-03-2013, 08:40 PM
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Satellite

I was just out doing some alignment stuff, and I noticed a very bright satellite passing overhead. I quickly moved the scope into its path and managed to get a few quick glimpses of it. It was pretty cool. Could make out the main body of it, and the solar panels on each side.

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Old 26-03-2013, 08:48 PM
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Most likely the ISS, check out Heavens Above
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Old 26-03-2013, 08:53 PM
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Most likely the ISS, check out Heavens Above
Just checked Stellarium, and yeah it was !
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