Monday, August 25, 2008

SPACE STATION FLY-BYS


The International Space Station will be passing over Gasport a few times over the coming days.

It's a unique sight and much more visible than you'd imagine: the upcoming sightings will range from -1 to -2.7 magnitude. A -1 magnitude object is as bright as the brightest star. -2 magnitude objects are as bright as planets.

Here's where and when to look:

August 27th: 5:57 AM, SSW

Aug 29th: 5:18 AM, SSW

Aug 30th: 5:44 AM, WSW

Aug 31st: 4:39 AM, ESE

Sept 1st: 5:06 AM, WNW

These passovers last only two minutes at a time, so keep your eyes peeled.