Hi Folks
Due to the Shuttle being in "free flight" (a non-ISS flight), we had good
visibility for a chance - a pass at ~21H30 every night for about a week
and a half. The weather played along and I managed to go out and "greet"
them flying over almost every night.
This weekend I was at a remote observatory and on Friday night we all
watched it pass over for the final visible pass from here. I actually
even said "Goodbye" to them out loud!
Being isolated, I only learned about the tragic event driving back on
Sunday, when stopping off at a shop and seeing the paper headline. Great
was my shock to find that my "Goodbye" suddenly took on a whole different
meaning.
Sincere condolences to all involved from down South.
Willie
Willie Koorts
Cape Town, Observatory 33d 56' 03"S 18d 28' 36"E GMT + 2h
Wellington, South Africa 33d 38' 56"S 19d 00' 52"E GMT + 2h
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