On Aug 19, 2007, at 9:15 PM, Nick Arnett wrote: > Just watched the ISS, chased closely by the Shuttle, cross the sky > here. Very cool. Very bright at their highest points. The ISS > appeared to maintain its lead nicely.
Viewed it at 9:10 PM in Rocklin, CA, about 90 miles North of Nick's vantage point. The station and shuttle were less than a hand's-breadth apart. In several years of satellite viewing, including many failed intentional attempts to see a so-called "Iridium Flare" (and one accidental success while taking a walk with Ryan), these two brilliant objects in tandem were the most interesting. It was fun to introduce my friends in Rocklin to the thrills of satellite-viewing. In fact, I'm about to set up a ladder to go up on the roof for another viewing tonight. Dave _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
