I'm sure this is a stupid question but here goes...The shuttle launch will be at night & if the weather is cold & clear is there anyway to see it from North Carolina? Provided I'm on top of some mountain and know exactly which direction to look. The curvature of the Earth would probably obscure the initial launch however I'm thinking that there's a chance of seeing the light from the shuttle's blast as it ascends to orbit. What do y'all think???
2006-12-05 15:26:09 · 5 answers · asked by ncman372000 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I'd use binoculars
2006-12-05 15:40:50 · update #1
I found this...
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/061205_shuttle_spotting.html
2006-12-07 06:45:58 · update #2
I don't think that's possible, since the visual range with any acuity of the human eye is only a couple of miles. However, if you invested in a telescope, you might actually be able to distinguish the launch from surrounding visual stimuli, and that way you MIGHT be able to see it.
2006-12-05 15:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost everyone in the Eastern United States will be able to see the launch, even if only as a bright moving star.
It will appear low on the horizon to the south east and climb to the east.
I live in Ohio, and We can see them quite clearly.
2006-12-05 16:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by mytraver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with binoculars in might be possible. it would actually be better with binocs because you will have a wider field of view, giving you a better chance of spotting it. good luck!
2006-12-05 16:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont want to sound silly - but it depends where they launch it from...
2006-12-05 15:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by john3kbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't think so- think you're to far away.
2006-12-05 15:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by answers4questions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋