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Old 02-15-2008, 08:50 AM
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The International Space Station and the docked Space Shuttle Atlantis make a pass over the LA area: first appearance at 6:41 (10
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Hi George Can this be seen without a telescope?
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Looks like Saturday and Monday are the best passes.....

I saw it a couple of weeks ago....pretty cool!

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Originally Posted by -GunShow-,Feb 15 2008, 10:42 AM
Hi George Can this be seen without a telescope?
Hey Fred

Easily visible with the naked eye. Looks like a bright star that is moving across the sky.

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i think ill try to watch out for this
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Originally Posted by -GunShow-,Feb 15 2008, 11:42 AM
Hi George Can this be seen without a telescope?
Yes, It's about as bright as Venus, the brightest object in the night sky after the moon.
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Originally Posted by RV6pilot,Feb 15 2008, 11:45 AM
Looks like Saturday and Monday are the best passes.....

I saw it a couple of weeks ago....pretty cool!

Thanks Raptor
You're right. I had my dates wrong. Fixed.
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Six minutes before ISS/Atlantis, USA 193, the satellite the Navy is going to shoot down with an Aegis missile, makes an appearance: first 6:32 (10
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Originally Posted by RV6pilot,Feb 15 2008, 11:47 AM
Hey Fred

Easily visible with the naked eye. Looks like a bright star that is moving across the sky.

Laird
Sup Laird, hope all's been well. A new year to re-do every event last year, but better
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[QUOTE=The Raptor,Feb 15 2008, 11:32 AM] Six minutes before ISS/Atlantis, USA 193, the satellite the Navy is going to shoot down with an Aegis missile, makes an appearance: first 6:32 (10


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