International Space station

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  1. thetykester

    thetykester Well-Known Member

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    Coming overhead at 20:42 should be a nice clear view, that should take your minds off thing for a few mins.
     
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    Venus clearly visible right next to the moon as well.
     
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    think id sooner be up there for a few months, cheers for that will nip out back to watch it go by
     
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    If l've got it right, it's coming up near the moon and venus.
     
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    Will be over the south of uk but should still be visible.
     
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    Coming from west to east.
     
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    correct
     
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    Any chance it can pick me up and take me away
     
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    Currently south west
     
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    Just watched it - going like the clappers.....
     
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    What a good view we had, chuff me best av seen yet.
     
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    really enjoyed that, lovely clear skys , thanks
     
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    Saw it too, magnificent sight.
     
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    Watched it , very impressive . Did anyone spot those objects flying nearby. I counted 8 , all flying exactly the same course exactly the same distance from each other ?
     
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    Yes I saw those, definitely not planes, I assumed they were other satellites further out. All in a row as you say.
     
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    yes we did too , my son said they was satellites
     
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    did any of you spot the string of satellites as well. Heard of it before but not seen it. Not seen the ISS that bright before.
     
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    Is it me, or are there lots of satelites visibly flying past?
     

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