Look, up in the sky... - The Photo Forum

jocose · 01-11-2006, 12:15 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but since the cool people hang out here anyway, I figured it would get seen.

I know that Santa was nice to some folks and they woke up Christmas morning to see a telescope under their trees (although I think they are all Brits, but oh, well)....

Anyway, I thought you might be interested in this stuff that just came over the wire...

FIREBALL ALERT: On Sunday morning, Jan. 15th, between approximately 1:56 and 1:59 a.m. PST (0956 - 0959 UT), a brilliant fireball will streak over northern California and Nevada. It's NASA's Stardust capsule, returning to Earth with samples of dust from Comet Wild 2. Observers along the flight path should have a marvelous view of this rare man-made meteor. Radio signals reflected from the capsule's ionized tail may be heard from a much wider area--hundreds to thousands of miles away. Visit http://spaceweather.com for maps and observing tips.

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: The International Space Station is flying over the United States in mid-January during evening hours when it is easy to see. Would you like a phone call to alert you when the station is about to appear over your home town? Sign up for SpaceWeather PHONE: http://spaceweatherphone.com

(also, for ISS related sightings, go here: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata...ngs/index.html)

Thanks, and that's all...we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.

clarinetJWD · 01-11-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jocose

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: The International Space Station is flying over the United States in mid-January during evening hours when it is easy to see. Would you like a phone call to alert you when the station is about to appear over your home town?

Sweeeeeet...Signed up! Wait...It costs money? I'll let you sign up, and then tell me.

jocose · 01-11-2006, 12:20 PM

does it? I didn't bother to check...I'm not terribly interested (isn't that awful to say?).

Oh, I forgot the standard disclaimer that I am NOT endorsing any site...just presenting information

clarinetJWD · 01-11-2006, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jocose

does it?

Yep...$5

per month...

jocose · 01-11-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by clarinetJWD

Yep...$5

per month...

screw that....it's a rip off...we have FREE websites that will tell you where the ISS is anytime you want...see, your tax money hard at work.

01-11-2006, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jocose TPF Junkie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: dans la pissoir Posts: 2,839 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Look, up in the sky... I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but since the cool people hang out here anyway, I figured it would get seen. I know that Santa was nice to some folks and they woke up Christmas morning to see a telescope under their trees (although I think they are all Brits, but oh, well).... Anyway, I thought you might be interested in this stuff that just came over the wire... FIREBALL ALERT: On Sunday morning, Jan. 15th, between approximately 1:56 and 1:59 a.m. PST (0956 - 0959 UT), a brilliant fireball will streak over northern California and Nevada. It's NASA's Stardust capsule, returning to Earth with samples of dust from Comet Wild 2. Observers along the flight path should have a marvelous view of this rare man-made meteor. Radio signals reflected from the capsule's ionized tail may be heard from a much wider area--hundreds to thousands of miles away. Visit http://spaceweather.com for maps and observing tips. INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: The International Space Station is flying over the United States in mid-January during evening hours when it is easy to see. Would you like a phone call to alert you when the station is about to appear over your home town? Sign up for SpaceWeather PHONE: http://spaceweatherphone.com (also, for ISS related sightings, go here: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata...ngs/index.html) Thanks, and that's all...we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread. __________________ Jo Cose

01-11-2006, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
clarinetJWD The Naked Spammer Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Texan in Baltimore Posts: 4,482	Quote: Originally Posted by jocose INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: The International Space Station is flying over the United States in mid-January during evening hours when it is easy to see. Would you like a phone call to alert you when the station is about to appear over your home town? Sweeeeeet...Signed up! Wait...It costs money? I'll let you sign up, and then tell me. __________________ ^ Last Update, Jan. 04, 2009 ^ Bodies: Nikon D70, Nikon FE2, Nikon 2020 Lenses: (All Nikkor) 18-70mm 3.5/4.5, 75-300mm 4.5/5.6, 50mm 1.8 AF-D, 28mm 3.5 (manual), Lensbaby 2.0 [22:46:12] <andreak> well Joe's always right [19:47:42] <Unimaixum> You shouldn't use prepositions to end your sentences with [00:43:32] Corry_Lyn DON'T LEAVE ME HERE WITH ME! [16:34:23] <clarinetjwd> Mmmm! Fish Tacos!

01-11-2006, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
jocose TPF Junkie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: dans la pissoir Posts: 2,839 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	does it? I didn't bother to check...I'm not terribly interested (isn't that awful to say?). Oh, I forgot the standard disclaimer that I am NOT endorsing any site...just presenting information __________________ Jo Cose

01-11-2006, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
clarinetJWD The Naked Spammer Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Texan in Baltimore Posts: 4,482	Quote: Originally Posted by jocose does it? Yep...$5 per month... __________________ ^ Last Update, Jan. 04, 2009 ^ Bodies: Nikon D70, Nikon FE2, Nikon 2020 Lenses: (All Nikkor) 18-70mm 3.5/4.5, 75-300mm 4.5/5.6, 50mm 1.8 AF-D, 28mm 3.5 (manual), Lensbaby 2.0 [22:46:12] <andreak> well Joe's always right [19:47:42] <Unimaixum> You shouldn't use prepositions to end your sentences with [00:43:32] Corry_Lyn DON'T LEAVE ME HERE WITH ME! [16:34:23] <clarinetjwd> Mmmm! Fish Tacos!

01-11-2006, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
jocose TPF Junkie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: dans la pissoir Posts: 2,839 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by clarinetJWD Yep...$5 per month... screw that....it's a rip off...we have FREE websites that will tell you where the ISS is anytime you want...see, your tax money hard at work. __________________ Jo Cose

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