Heavens Above
December 3, 2002 01:38 AM
I have often seen semi-bright objects moving slowly across the sky at dawn or at dusk. Earlier I used to think those were jet planes moving at very high altitudes. I was wrong. I discovered that they are none other than artificial satellites. They are more visible at dawn/dusk because at that time the slant sun rays reflect from their metal bodies and reach us. Although they are quite visible in broad daylight too! There is actually a site dedicated for guidance on how to spot satellites in the sky, giving their current positions and predictions of future sightings. It is called Heavens Above. So if you want to catch a glimpse of the ISS or the Iridium from mother earth, here's your chance.
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1. Flypig said...
And there have been instances of pilots tring to chase these UFOs.
2. Flyig said...
Oh and Nilesh you forgot to mention they have a Avantgo channel.
3. Nilesh said...
Do they really?
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