ISS

[spudicus]

If your scope was pointed at the right spot at the right time, would it be possible to view the ISS in orbit. And if the answers yes, has anyone seen it?

[OXO]

Hi Spud,

I have seen it with an 8" reflector it was rather strange at the time as it looked like something from a sci-fi film the seeing wasnt so good that night. You can observe it pass the night sky with just your eye's just go to http://www.heavens-above.com/ and look up the time and location for your area. Seen it many times with the naked eye...

James

[spudicus]

Cool and the Gang!

[Astroman]

I've "seen" it in my scope, but "tracking" it is another story. I suspected detail, but it could have been imagination just as well.

[Rob]

It is possible... I have seen some images taken on a site at some point!!. If I recall, I'll pass a link in te thread.

:sunny:

[OXO]

Yeah i remember seeing a great pic of it somewere? be interesting if you can find it matey.....

James

[Rob]

Hang on.... was it not in Astronomy now some time back?

[OXO]

May of been sky and telescope, i will have a look later

[OXO]

This is from cloudy nights member Wes.

[Ant]

:shock:

[OXO]

This from another member RIX.

James

[Rob]

Thats the fella!!

[OXO]

Amazing images arnt they:)

James

[Astroman]

This from Tomas Maruska while imaging the Venus transit. (I hope this works)

[OXO]

Excellent image Astroman :shock:

[Rob]

Hey thats great Astroman!!.... its great when you capture stuff that you could not purposely setup to get! 8)

[Astroman]

I didn't get this one, Tomas did. But yes, it's pretty cool. I used it in my Sun talk to the Arizona Science Center back in May.

Serendipity Rules!

[spudicus]

Wicked pics! The ISS is definately on my list of things to see!

[Rob]

Astroman you life / job of bringing Astronomy to the mass's sounds great.

Could only dream of having the job you have.... lucky swine.

All power to you!!

[Astroman]

Aw shucks. :oops: I just volunteer. My job is not too exciting, really. I just have as much fun as those I share the sky with.

[AndyMac]

http://www.analemma.de/images/ccd/satellit/iss_0207282305.jpg

These were taken by a (then) 18 year old amateur who I've come to know based in Germany. His name is Ulrich Beinert & he's got some fascinating images which you will find at http://www.analemma.de/english/index.html

Enjoy!