Some lay observers here reported seeing the STS-114 pass here at 0625 UTC on 7 August. Exact location and magnitude not known, but it was in the vicinity of Petone 41.233S and 174.88E. I missed this pass myself, I was in a difficult location at the time. Weather permitting the delayed re-entry has given us a bonus tonight our time with a good pass at 0649 UTC on 9 August when I should be able to observe at home under better conditions. However weather outlook is somewhat uncertain with fine weather forecast but showers later. There is a lunar transit at 0513 UTC on 9 August close to Wellington city (daylight pass,) unfortunately I probably will not be able to be in a suitable location at that time.and in any event the phase of the moon may make observation difficult. Chris if you see this would it be possible to update the data on Heavens Above please as it still shows the position prior to postponement of re-entry? Thanks. Clear skies Robert Wainuiomata New Zealand 41.261S 174.948E ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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