Re: Space Station Error

From: KDC (kdconod_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/23/04 

Date: 23 Dec 2004 08:02:48 -0800

> It probably started with this press release from NASA about ISS
viewing
> possibilities:
>
> http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2004/dec/HQ_04406_ss_visible.html

Yes, I've just found that press release - that must be the source. I
can't blame this one on the media - that really is a poorly written
press release. It clearly implies the station will be visible on Dec 25
when in reality it is a mediocre pass not easily visible from most
major US cities.

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