Here's hoping some photos turned out tonight.
I had noticed that the ISS (International Space Station) was going over my area this evening, and thought I would go and take a look. I've seen it many times before, but as an astronomer, I always get a kick out of seeing anything up there.
Discovery undocked from ISS about 50 minutes beforehand, so - even though they were going to Immelman the ISS, I thought I might be able to see both objects. After checking the predictions, I realized that they would be going right over my house, all lit up with Christmas lights. This was a photo opportunity!
I got out the camera and wide-angle lens, and waited. Sure enough, at 5.59pm there was the bright light in the southwest sky, traveling to the northeast. I sharting shooting photos a few minutes later, and could see a dimmer object in front of the ISS (which should be the shuttle). I framed it so ISS was going from upper right to lower left in the frame, with the house (and lights) at the bottom.
It should turn out, but I won't know until I get the film developed. Ah, to have a digital SLR... someday.
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thanks for the heads up! i saw the entire pass in my front yard. it was awesome! with my poor eyesight, i couldn't see both the ISS and shuttle, but I saw an extremely bright light pass from sw to e, only to vanish in the earths shadow. it was a good time!
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