12/20/2007 - ISS FLYOVER!
OMG, I was standing outside tonight at 4:48 and caught something bright in the sky. Turning up to look, I caught the unmistakeable sight of the International Space Station gliding across the sky right over my head! I've seen it many times, but usually only when I'm out looking for it, and never on such a clear night. The sun was setting, the moon was very clear and bright, and I was debating opening the observatory to catch Mars and Saturn tonight when, lo and behold, I got quite the Christmas surprise. I watched the ISS until it disappeared over the eastern horizon. Please continue reading...
At 6:20, the ISS flew over AGAIN! Wow, it's rare to see two flyovers in one night. I was profoundly touched to be able to witness both, and to get on on film. The image above was taken at the 6:30 p.m. flyover - not as bright, and very low in the sky. (5 second exposure, ASA 400, Canon EOS 20D).
That's one thing I love about this hobby - you never know what you're going to see out there when you peer into the heavens. With or without a telescope. Merry Christmas, all!