Non-motoring > International Space Station sighting	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Dave_	Replies: 42

Tue 14 Jun 11 23:36   International Space Station sighting - Dave_

Just been outside to watch the ISS fly past at 17,000mph, 191 miles above Earth. It's passing over the UK this week, and can be seen 3 or 4 times most nights between sunset and sunrise. Sighting times here: 1.usa.gov/3dSyX8 Next flypast is just after quarter to one am. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 15 Jun 11 08:27   International Space Station sighting - WillDeBeest

Thanks Dave - good tip. I now discover that NASA offers a free iPhone app to match its route data to the phone's location for a tailored chart of sighting opportunities, complete with direction and elevation. 2209 tonight, in my case, with a better, higher one at 2344. Pity it's cloudy today. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 15 Jun 11 09:09   International Space Station sighting - Pat

There's also a total eclipse of the moon tonight. www.spaceweather.com/ Should be worth watching. Pat Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 15 Jun 11 09:20   International Space Station sighting - Hard Cheese

Seen the ISS from here on a few occasions, it transits pretty much west - east and directly over head. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 15 Jun 11 09:23   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

On the odd clear night when I happen to be out with the dog seen it quite clearly from here regularly. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 16 Jun 11 19:22   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2004130/International-Space-Station-image-shows-Britain-space.html I think I can just about make Dave in this photo and it looks as if the lights were burning late in iffy towers ! Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 16 Jun 11 19:50   International Space Station sighting - Zero

I see electric light hasn't made it to North wales yet. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 16 Jun 11 20:53   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

No need for such modern rubbish. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 16 Jun 11 22:54   International Space Station sighting - smokie

Just went out and with a pretty clear sky watched the space station go by...thanks for the link Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 17 Jun 11 17:56   International Space Station sighting - Fullchat

00.19 Clear as a bell and bang on time. Maybe they should run the trains :-) It was quite eerie to watch in the stillness of the night with no noise. Likewise thank you for the link. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 17 Jun 11 18:15   International Space Station sighting - Zero

>> 00.19 Clear as a bell and bang on time. Maybe they should run the trains Its going to reenter earth atmosphere at some time, not sure I fancy 12 coaches of HSS intercity tumbling out of a clear blue sky. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 26 Jun 11 22:12   International Space Station sighting - Dave_

Last decent opportunity for 6 weeks is coming up in 10 minutes (10:21pm, east midlands UK). ISS rising in W, setting in SE, maximum elevation 30deg, duration 5 minutes. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 26 Jun 11 22:26   International Space Station sighting - Roger.

Yeeehaw! I saw it! Thanks for the heads-up. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 26 Jun 11 22:43   International Space Station sighting - Dave_

>> I saw it! Thanks for the heads-up. Couldn't ask for better weather conditions, could you? Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 27 Jun 11 00:43   International Space Station sighting - Roger.

Not in the N.E.Midlands (nearly Yorkshire!): almost hot today - around 28C! Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 27 Jun 11 09:17   International Space Station sighting - Bobbin Threadbare

I was waiting to see this again, and it was nice all day until tea-time, and then it clouded over and poured down!! Dammit! Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 17 Aug 11 22:39   International Space Station sighting - Fullchat

Back in our area again. Just had random sighting of it passing over West to East. Back over at 00.03 tonight and 21.29 and 23.05 tomorrow (East Yorks). Last edited by: Fullchat on Wed 17 Aug 11 at 22:41 Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 17 Aug 11 22:44   International Space Station sighting - RattleandSmoke

Just seen it, just looked like a very bright UFO, looked like a star but much brighter and moving far too fast. Really need a telescope to get a proper sighting of it. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 17 Aug 11 23:23   International Space Station sighting - Dave_

Indeed, a lovely clear sighting over Leics ar 22:27 tonight. It's visible from the UK at sensible times every night for the next week, cloud permitting of course. Last edited by: Dave_TDCi on Wed 17 Aug 11 at 23:24 Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 17 Aug 11 23:35   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

Thanks Dave, I was out with the dog and missed, really clear night on Anglesey tonight and we live in a village with very few street lights....try again over the weekend ! Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:37   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

Pure luck, just glanced out of the window and it was passing overhead - brilliant. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:44   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

I've just been out with our dog along the canal towpath. It's great isn't it. People don't shy away from you in the way they do if your a bloke walking on your own. Some of them even talk to you. It's as if having a dog absolves you from the probability of being an axe-murderer. If I was to take up axe-murdering though I'd buy a dog. Make it much easier to lull my victims into a false sense of security. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:46   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

First class prop....a licence to wander. How is the lad ? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:47   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

Good thanks in almost every way. Still doesn't like car travel though. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:48   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

Have you tried travel pills yet ? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:50   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

No, vet wasn't keen on that idea. Just confining him to "her" car for now... :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:49   International Space Station sighting - Zero

>> Good thanks in almost every way. Still doesn't like car travel though. Still projectile vomiting and pooing? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:51   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

Yes, 'fraid so. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 22:05   International Space Station sighting - R.P.

Dog or Wifey ? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 22:07   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

:-) Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 21:26   International Space Station sighting - MD

>> Yes, 'fraid so. >> How old is the Pooch. What model etc. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 21:28   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

20 weeks. Terrier cross. ( Sealyham / Lucas ) Great wee guy. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 21:38   International Space Station sighting - MD

Early days yet methinks. Does he get rushed about (we all have busy lives) except that N. Wales chap and Zeddo of course. Then there's Henry and Perro and........................most of them, but I digress. A calm dog is usually a happy dog and the old trick of feeding them in the car may work well, but losing ones temper will (may) cuff things up for life. If and only if he takes to that get him to keep having some meals in there this time with the engine running. Be HIS mate. Dogs are ruddy marvellous when it is all going well, but................. Good luck. And of course he is very very young. Usually worth all the effort though. They love back and don't go shoppin'!! Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:48   International Space Station sighting - Zero

>> First class prop....a licence to wander. How is the lad ? >> A dog is a license to do LOADS of things. used the "walking the dog" excuse to explore a disused RAF bomb store couple of weeks back! Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:47   International Space Station sighting - Zero

Dont go near single men with a greyhound...! Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:49   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

Really? Why? And if it's another sordid symbolic thing how do you know? :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:50   International Space Station sighting - Zero

It is sordid, and I wont tell you how I found out, just take it from me, Single man, Greyound, pink collar, walk the other way,,,,, Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 18 Aug 11 21:56   International Space Station sighting - Runfer D'Hills

Bloke round here has two. ( Greyhounds ) Must check the collars out. He's a bit of an old hippie really. Long hair, looks a bit spaced most of the time. Pleasant enough. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 20:57   International Space Station sighting - Dave_

Best UK sighting of the week coming up tonight at 22:06 (give or take a minute): 5 mins duration, 70deg max elevation, tracking from due West to due East. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 21:03   International Space Station sighting - devonite

Wont see it here! - tis like midwinter, clouds on the rooftop, blowing a gale and lashing down! typical Cumbria!! Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 21:31   International Space Station sighting - Bromptonaut

Even better tomorrow - bright passes at 21:09 and 22:45 Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 22:16   International Space Station sighting - Bromptonaut

just gone by. Clearly visible for several minutes from around 45 degrees elevation in spiteof light cloud. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 19 Aug 11 22:22   International Space Station sighting - Zero

Tell us when a: its not gone by on schedule b: Its in a different orbit c: is far brighter than normal d: has crashed in your back garden, failing that you'll be giving us reports three times a week for the next thirty years ;) Reply to this message | Report message