vulture1957 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 There's a sighting available about 20:30 the evening of Mar 19, and YoSam. in Missouri has agreed to play. I working on getting someone in the Wisc/Ill area to also play. So anyone along the trajectory (SW to NE - El Paso to Chicago) and wants play is welcome. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 9 hours ago, vulture1957 said: There's a sighting available about 20:30 the evening of Mar 19, and YoSam. in Missouri has agreed to play. I working on getting someone in the Wisc/Ill area to also play. So anyone along the trajectory (SW to NE - El Paso to Chicago) and wants play is welcome. I've been keeping an eye on upcoming passes. Quote Link to comment
vulture1957 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I'll start writing to people about the Apr 6 pass, Denver to New Orleans Quote Link to comment
+bluesnote Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) I can help with any passes in the DC area, however I'll be back in LA in mid-March for spring break. So I can help in either side of the country. Edited February 22, 2020 by bluesnote Quote Link to comment
+8Nuts MotherGoose Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Darn! I'll be on the north side of Austin, TX on March 14. There is an early morning pass, NW to SE, but I'm a few seconds too close to Oklahoma City to get a partner there. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Well drats. I was really excited to have a May 16th ISS partnership then I realized I might not be here then. Fortunately there are several waymarkers in my area who might be interested. If the numbers still match up. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Pending approval from the category leader, I may need a partner for this Saturday morning, in OKC. IF I get approval, this is my partner's information in OKC: March 14: 6:25:18 max time, 61º, mag -3.8, WNW, SW, SE. 14 Mar -3.8 06:24:20 40° WNW 06:25:18 61° SW 06:28:37 10° SE visible Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Cancel that request. Both cities are looking at bad weather. I'm so disappointed. Quote Link to comment
+iconions Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 20 hours ago, Max and 99 said: Cancel that request. Both cities are looking at bad weather. I'm so disappointed. We really appreciate all of the hard work you put in on gathering up people on these passes! Quote Link to comment
+8Nuts MotherGoose Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 2:24 PM, Max and 99 said: Pending approval from the category leader, I may need a partner for this Saturday morning, in OKC. IF I get approval, this is my partner's information in OKC: March 14: 6:25:18 max time, 61º, mag -3.8, WNW, SW, SE. 14 Mar -3.8 06:24:20 40° WNW 06:25:18 61° SW 06:28:37 10° SE visible The Category Leader has been camping out in the woods for the past week. No internet access of any kind. Now catching up on all the news. I was also too foggy to see anything on the morning of March 14. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said: The Category Leader has been camping out in the woods for the past week. No internet access of any kind. Now catching up on all the news. I was also too foggy to see anything on the morning of March 14. Yeah, my whole Spring Break plans went down the drain. Heavy snow overnight at our north destination, and continual rain at our south destination. So bummed! The ISS watch wasn't going to happen. But I have a tentative May watch with Spain, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment
+8Nuts MotherGoose Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Has everyone noticed Venus in the evening sky? It is currently the 3rd brightest object in the sky behind the Sun and the Moon. It will be shining brightly at mag -4.4. It has also reached it's highest elevation in the sky at sunset. Here in Texas it has an Elevation of 45° from March 10 to April 9. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said: Has everyone noticed Venus in the evening sky? It is currently the 3rd brightest object in the sky behind the Sun and the Moon. It will be shining brightly at mag -4.4. It has also reached it's highest elevation in the sky at sunset. Here in Texas it has an Elevation of 45° from March 10 to April 9. VERY bright! Quote Link to comment
vulture1957 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 scroogiell -- Does Heavens-Above show a visible pass at your location the evening of May 31? It reaches just at 45° over Bethany, coming from NW. We may be able to do a sighting together. Maybe Max&99 could partner with T0SHEA? Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, vulture1957 said: scroogiell -- Does Heavens-Above show a visible pass at your location the evening of May 31? It reaches just at 45° over Bethany, coming from NW. We may be able to do a sighting together. Maybe Max&99 could partner with T0SHEA? I'm in! Quote Link to comment
+T0SHEA Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, Max and 99 said: I'm in! A first for "me". Remind me and tell me what I need to do. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 36 minutes ago, T0SHEA said: A first for "me". Remind me and tell me what I need to do. I'd be happy to. Can you PM me your city? Quote Link to comment
vulture1957 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 I checked for Trail BC and it's too low. I keep looking for passes from the NW. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 British Columbians, go out tonight to see the ISS! 1 Quote Link to comment
+elyob Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Is he more than 472k away? Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, T0SHEA said: If I got this right west 8:23 pm heads north 8:26 pm ends ENE 8:28 pm Skies are very clear tonight. Can Keith and I partner? More than 1 min flight time? Quote Link to comment
+T0SHEA Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Max and 99 said: More than 1 min flight time? Probably not, based on the 472k apart. If that is correct. We are only about 103k apart. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I noticed while looking for passes that Starlink 6 launched last week! Quote Link to comment
+ScroogieII Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) On 3/25/2020 at 12:51 PM, vulture1957 said: scroogiell -- Does Heavens-Above show a visible pass at your location the evening of May 31? It reaches just at 45° over Bethany, coming from NW. We may be able to do a sighting together. Maybe Max&99 could partner with T0SHEA? 30 May -2.9 21:45:30 10° WNW 21:48:40 38° SSW 21:51:33 12° SE visible 31 May -1.3 22:35:31 10° WSW 22:36:52 12° SW 22:38:09 10° SSW visible Unfortunately, not a usable one. I have one right overhead on Mar 31, headed ESE, but it goes dark about the time it reaches the Dakotas. Edited March 26, 2020 by ScroogieII Quote Link to comment
vulture1957 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 21 hours ago, ScroogieII said: 30 May -2.9 21:45:30 10° WNW 21:48:40 38° SSW 21:51:33 12° SE visible 31 May -1.3 22:35:31 10° WSW 22:36:52 12° SW 22:38:09 10° SSW visible Unfortunately, not a usable one. I have one right overhead on Mar 31, headed ESE, but it goes dark about the time it reaches the Dakotas. yes, so many time ones between us, it's usually too light for you . I can get Denver or Wyoming, but hard to get anything further west. Quote Link to comment
+ScroogieII Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 So this is probably one of those once in a year things. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 If anyone near Olathe KS doesn't have a partner for the evening of April 25 I am available. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I'm seeing more and more nightly curfews in cities around the state. Hopefully I'll be able to see the pass from my street, if I happen to find a partner who can do the same. Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I know there's a scientific explanation, but that aside.... I am amazed at how many GREAT viewing opportunities there are in Spain. 90º, mag -4.0 and several close to that. Lucky ducks! Quote Link to comment
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