20 Jul
2009
20 Jul
'09
5:45 p.m.
Saw the space station today on a 16:52:44 MDT pass. Az SE (135d (deg)), El 47d using f6 80 mm with 32 mm ocular (approx 15X) and used a polarizer to help with contrast. It went though the field in about 2-3 sec. Could clearly see the "H" shape of the station. More fun with daytime astronomy! Another pass tomorrow at 17:17:42 MDT, Az NNW El 48d. Will try to check out the Jupiter 'impact' tonight. Steve