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p.1 #1 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Just wanted Everyone to know ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Right now they are docked together, but after Friday, the dual-orbits should make for a great long time exp. early Saturday, and then also for the following few mornings.

"There are ten hearts beating up there. . . ."

Good Luck
Bob

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Mar 20, 2008 at 12:41 AM

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p.1 #2 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

How is it possible that one trail is longer than the other. Aren't they in synchronized orbits?

By the way ... Here's a different take on photographing the ISS and shuttle:
http://www.astrosurf.com/legault/iss_atlantis_transit.html

Found through a post here on FM a while ago: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/viewtopic_archives.php?TopicID=456366&page=0#3916930

Edited on Mar 20, 2008 at 07:42 AM

Mar 20, 2008 at 07:37 AM

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p.1 #3 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Here is the J-Track

http://science.nasa.gov/Realtime/JTrack/Spacecraft.html

Mar 20, 2008 at 11:42 AM

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p.1 #4 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Thanks for the replies, guys- and the links.
--Tentacle, the "viewing window" is not the same once they undock, so the actual times, and orientations are slightly different.

I've tried to capture these several times, with only minimal success.
I have seen others' post here that were admirable.

I 'm hoping that maybe many of "The greats" that frequent here, might be inspired to take thier turn.

I'd really like to see the results, come next week. Bob

Edited by Rob-Bob on Mar 20, 2008 at 01:50 PM GMT

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Mar 20, 2008 at 03:19 PM

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p.1 #5 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Tentacle, WOW!! Now That is setting the bar WaaaY High!

Just to make sure everyone goes and looks at his first link, DO IT!!! It's a shot of the shuttle Alantis, shortly after undocking from the international Spaces Station, AS THEY TRANSIT (pass in front of) the sun. Stunningly amazing!!

I also recommend finding the link back to his home page--!

Mr Geert, Dude!! Seriously, THANK You for that!!
You don't know that guy personally, (Thierry Legault)that did that, do you? His site reads like he has done things never before accompolished with a 'scope and camera. Wow.

Great Link, thanks again.
Bob

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Mar 20, 2008 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #6 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

No problem Bob

I just recalled that old FM post, looked it up and re-posted it here. I remember being completely speechless when I saw that photo, utterly jaw-dropping. Before that I had never heard or read about Thierry Legault or his work.

Edited on Mar 20, 2008 at 05:23 PM

Mar 20, 2008 at 05:01 PM

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p.1 #7 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Gotcha.
Killer knowing that someone, anyone has not only attempted that, but done such a rock-solid job. --Ya, "Jaw-dropping"

Just fyi, I've posted this same stuff on 2 other boards. i'm really hoping that someone(hopefully several) can capture the orbits, & will post.

Thanks again, Tentacle.

Bob

Mar 21, 2008 at 01:53 AM

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p.1 #8 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

They have seperated tonight, Monday.
Depending on your location, there should be some viewing/photo ops between tonight, and Wed. when the shuttle returns

Edited by Rob-Bob on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:33 PM GMT

Edited on Mar 29, 2008 at 11:33 PM

Mar 24, 2008 at 09:40 PM

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p.1 #9 · ISS & Shuttle SIGHTINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Looks like the The ATV is scheduled to make its final approach and dock to the International Space Station on April 3.

Mar 29, 2008 at 11:31 PM


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