assuming perfect weather conditions, etc
2006-08-02 03:18:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes. The website, Heavens Above, can be used to find out when the shuttle is visible (provided one is in orbit at the time), plus when you can view other satellites in orbit.
The International Space Station is very easy to see. In fact, if you're lucky, you can catch the shuttle and the space station in formation with each other (I've managed to catch this once). The MIR was also very easy to see when it was still in orbit. It was bright enough you could see it pass over even while sitting at a busy intersection (MIR is no longer in orbit).
http://www.heavens-above.com/
2006-08-02 03:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Bob G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can if you know when and where to look, you can also see the Mir space station. I've seen the Mir on a flyover but never the shuttle.
2006-08-02 03:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw the shuttle and ISS drift over together in formation a few years ago. It was quite eerie.
2006-08-03 03:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by andrew g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, easily. I have seen it many times. You just have to look during those 5 minutes or so when it is going over your location. Here is a website that will tell you when to look.
2006-08-02 03:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you remember skylab? It was visible from earth. All it looked like was a moving star but you could see it.
2006-08-02 03:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by William S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but It would only be a pinpoint of light.
2006-08-02 05:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-02 03:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it landed the other day.
2006-08-02 03:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋