I saw the ISS through my scope

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Ive never seen an airliner pass through, I imagine it would jump scare me, seen a satellite fly across though.

Matt.

[bingevader]

 I am however a fan of Star Trek - The Next Generation.

Oh, and you were doing so well until then!

[Matt Scunthorpe]

You cant beat a bit of Picard and Data! Admittedly I've only ever watched series 1 because it was on offer but still lol.

Matt.

[ghostdance]

I poop myself everytime one flies in front of the Moon.

Toooo much information!

It can be startling though... In a good way.

[DazC]

ISS pass over at 20:29 lasting for just over six minutes.

I'll be trying to track it with the dob tonight.

Good luck anyone who is trying tonight.

D.C

[DazC]

Finally, I managed it. 32mm ep in the 10" dob.

tried a few times to no avail.

Tonight I could see a more square shape to the light being reflected off the ISS.

Well pleased, next time I'll try with my 20mm ep.

D.C

[A40farinagolf]

I've managed to view it and photo it by using the following techniques:

1) Very accurately align the finder scope with the main scope. (I use 2 illuminated reticules at the same time)

2) Fit a 40mm EP in 80mm dia finder scope = 8x magnification and wide FOW

3) A second person locates and tracks the ISS in the finder whilst I view through the scope at 70x magnification, it's easier to track as it's approaching and leaving as the slewing speed is less. It takes a bit of practice and coordination and it's not ideal but I manage to capture glimpses of it, sometimes for a second or so.

To photograph it I track it with through the finder and take multiple exposures when the ISS is centered in the finder, most images are scrapped but 1 or 2 turn out alright.

I can't add them now as I'm away on business.

[andrew63]

Good view in the 10.06 pass. Just about framed in bins with jupiter and beehive cluster and then a bright iridium flare - it was all kicking off tonight !

andrew

[Matt Scunthorpe]

I think I will have to get in on this with the next pass I can see, weather and schedule permitting. Will try through the binos.

Matt.

[cotterless45]

Managed in a pair of 15x70 bins. Quite astounding to catch the solar panels and the shape of the main Starfighter, oops H!

Nick.

[Matt Scunthorpe]

My binos are 15x70 so will definitely have to try, didn't realise you could see the shape through them. Quite excited now haha.

Matt.

[jnb]

I've never managed to see detail it in my 15x70s but I suspect that has to with their quality. Based on an angular resolution of about 3' for a fully dilated pupil it should be possible at 15x but I've never managed it.

[Johannes]

Hi I saw the ISS in my dob but could not focus as it was moving to fast. Star War is one of my favourite films. John