Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SEE THE SPACE SHUTTLE!

The Space Shuttle crew is doing some work on the International Space Station. You'll be able to see both objects as one this week as they make a fly-by over the region. The magnitude of brightness on these trips will range from -1.9 to -2.5, making them brighter than the brightest star.

Here's when and where you can see them...

Thursday, November 20: 6:13:54 PM, coming from SSW with a maximum elevation of 36°

Friday, November 21: 6:39:40 PM, coming from WSW with a maxium elevation of 50°

Saturday, November 22: 5:30:35 PM, coming from SSW with a maxium elevation of 40°

Sunday, November 23: 5:56:24 PM, coming from WSW with a maximum elevation of 61°