ISS and Space-related discussion

[JOG]

The red line is the pass that’s just happened - is the yellow line the projected route?

 

[Paynewright]

The red line is the pass that’s just happened - is the yellow line the projected route?

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Yes - have you found the passes tab which gives the times. I recommended it

 

[Paynewright]

I find if you open the app it will ping you a few times on the coming days warning of a pass then stops.

 

[JOG]

Yes - have you found the passes tab which gives the times. I recommended it

As I typed that I did think it was you!!! Can’t find a “blushing” emoji

 

[JOG]

Yes - have you found the passes tab which gives the times. I recommended it

Ah, found that tab!

 

[JOG]

Missed the 22:20 pass

 

[Paynewright]

I didn’t see it either - sometimes it is out of the sun’s rays so no reflection for us to see.

 

[JOG]

I didn’t see it either - sometimes it is out of the sun’s rays so no reflection for us to see.

Ah! That explains it! I’d even set a reminder alarm and had my binoculars with me!!!

 

[Loz]

If you use the link I post earlier, it colours the more visible passes.

 

[The Bear78]

I have just watched this clip about the James Webb Space Telescope and found it quite fascinating. The program director gives a very detailed summary of various aspects of the design etc and is clearly on top of his game!

 

[Ghost]

Thanks @The Bear78 , I will take a look at that.

Bright overhead pass of the ISS tonight at 19:20
.. but Looking cloudy ATM :-(

 

[Ghost]

Aurora alert!!!
There is another chance you could see the aurora borealis (northern lights) from Scotland and the extreme North of England over the next few days.

 

[Ghost]

Aurora alert!!!

 

[JOG]

Wow

 

[Ghost]

Northern lights visible from Glasgow
Not my photos….

 

[VioletVW]

Neath, South Wales. Couldn't see it with the eye though. Pixel 4 XL

 

[Ghost]

Nice one @VioletVW , yep, long exposure is the way to go

 

[JOG]

Neath, South Wales. Couldn't see it with the eye though. Pixel 4 XL

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Clever

 

[Loz]

Did anyone else watch the Webb telescope launch yesterday whilst cooking Christmas lunch?
successfully launched and now on it’s 30 day journey to its final orbit.
you can track the progress on this timeline.

Where Is Webb? NASA/Webb

During Webb's launch, deployment and commissioning, 'WhereIsWebb' tracked Webb's 'flight' to L2 orbit, its state and progress during its deployment and commissioning process, and finally the release of its first images. This process is now complete. During this process, the page constantly...

webb.nasa.gov

 

[The Bear78]

Not yet but I have been following the JWST for a while. I find the whole thing quite fascinating.