I was alerted to possible ISS solar transit for 07jul 1620 ut, and I downloaded the current TLE ISS 1 25544U 98067A 03188.47402566 .00012749 00000-0 15913-3 0 1980 2 25544 51.6328 278.2013 0008190 344.3744 79.3714 15.60231727264172 and transit was predicted by Guide for ~ 1620:18 and calsky.com also predicted 1620:18.9 duration: 0.44s Angular diameter: 10.1" used solar filter on 101 mm f5.4 scope at 56x, clouds cooperated, and BOOM, and it was over very quickly. Range ~ 450 km. I did not have a video to record it. and not sure (doubt?) I could make out any structure at 10.1" dia, and I certainly did not see any structure, indeed it was over before I could even really try to focus on it. but it was still worth the look and I did not have to leave my yard :) I did not get a time split, but trak appeared somewhat lower (east) maybe 5' to 10' than predicted by above elset. nice sunspots too. if this posted twice (more than once) it's seesat's fault! ******************************************************* Paul Gabriel 8305 (CST/CDT = UT -6h/-5h) 26.24316_N 098.21608_W GPS (± 2m) +36m USGS/NED +10.8m WGS-84 Ellipsoid hgt -25.2m EGM96 Geoid hgt McAllen, Texas USA 78504-2940 astro@pgog.net Due to W_Government Orwellianism, The Light at the End of the Tunnel Has Been Turned Off Until Further Notice ******************************************************* ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from SeeSat-L, send a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@satobs.org List archived at http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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