I was on leave and stayed at my dad's house. And he had asked me to go outside and look at the ISS fly over the house with the shuttle following it. It looked like 2 stars following each other. I told my husband David about it. I described to him. David is blind. So I'm his eyes. David was injured in a FA-18 Hornet accident that took his sight. Let me know if you seen the ISS or the Shuttle. (not a launch).
2007-07-25 15:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by SNAKEDOG 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, and I took a picture of it:
http://www.californiastars.net/gallery/iss.atlantis_20d.html
ISS created the 3 streaks higher in the photo and the Space Shuttle created the lower 3 streaks. They're dashes instead of solid lines because I took 3 separate photos and layered them together.
It was cool!
If you haven't already, check out http://www.heavens-above.com/
You and your husband may also be interested in Project Bright Sky, which is a program led primarily by the Pomona Valley Astronomers here in southern California. It's a program directed at sharing astronomy with those who are legally blind. Here's some more info:
http://www.ocastronomers.org/e-zine/monthly_meetings/
Best.
2007-07-25 17:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have seen the ISS and Shuttle following closely as they went over my house just after the shuttle undocked from the station. That was a few years ago. It looked just like you described; two bright stars crossing the sky at about the same speed as you might see a high flying airliner go over.
2007-07-25 22:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I watched the ISS and Space Shuttle pass last month a day after the Space Shuttle left the ISS. Several of my neighbors were walking their dog, and I explained to them what was happening. They were amazed that they could see it!
Trajectory was from West to East at about 9:20 P.M. DST over central New Jersey on a beautifully clear night..
2007-07-25 23:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by NJGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! It was some time ago, but on the radio it said it would, so I checked on heavens-above.com for the exact time, and it really was nice. Exactly as you described it, it was in the NE. Shuttle was the one in the front I think.
The next day, I saw the shuttle landing on TV.
Other than that, I have seen the ISS 3 times i think.
2007-07-25 22:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've seen both. Anytime the shuttle is up there you can see it when it's near the ISS. They are spectacular. This is a handy site to see when to observe. It's set for Columbia Missouri, so you'll want to reset it for your area.
I am so sorry to hear about your husband! How awful! I support the troops, I'm a Vet myself, but I pray this war will be over soon. Douglas MacArthur said "The soldier more than anyone prays for peace". God bless you both. Happy hunting.
2007-07-26 12:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From TV, internet, and in my dream, Yes, i have seen it, for countless times.
2007-07-25 22:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by ۞_ʞɾ_ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sign up at calsky.com
They will send you an alert when it passes over you.
2007-07-25 22:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah !!! in my telescope !!!
it was far out !!!!!!!
Daniel awesome site you posted !!!
2007-07-26 00:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋