Re: See Discovery/ISS in formation after un-docking

On 5 Aug 2005 10:31:33 -0700, Tom Polakis wrote:

> Ted,
>
> Thanks for the information. I will be watching from Phoenix Saturday
> morning. The sun will be only 5 degrees below the horizon, but I think
> the satellites will be bright enough. If I did my trig correctly
> (distance=512km, separation=29km), the two craft will be separated by
> just over 3 degrees when they are at their highest altitude.
>
> Tom

Tom,

I've seen the two pass overhead both attached and slightly separated and
it's quite a sight. Well worth viewing, IMHO. Seeing one "chasing" the
other is a thrill.

Mike Simmons
.

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