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Spot the ISS
« on: November 08, 2012, 11:58:47 PM »
I thought this was a cool feature being offered by NASA - you get a text or email whenever the ISS is at a good viewing spot over your location.

http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/index.cfm
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Re: Spot the ISS
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2012, 06:02:02 AM »
Also good for timing nude moonbathing so as not to get spied on by pervs in space.

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Re: Spot the ISS
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2012, 06:14:09 AM »
If that's interesting, take a look at http://heavens-above.com/

If you enter your location, not only will it tell you of ISS passes visible in YOUR location, but it will also give you information on other satellites and Iridium flares as well. (If you've never seen one, try to catch an Iridium flare.)
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Re: Spot the ISS
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2012, 09:05:36 AM »
Thanks Hank!
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Re: Spot the ISS
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2012, 12:01:17 PM »
If that's interesting, take a look at http://heavens-above.com/

If you enter your location, not only will it tell you of ISS passes visible in YOUR location, but it will also give you information on other satellites and Iridium flares as well. (If you've never seen one, try to catch an Iridium flare.)

Catch a flare? No way! I'd burn my hands.
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Re: Spot the ISS
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2012, 05:47:15 PM »
So you give them your location so they can look down on you ?   [tinfoil]
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