Re: ISS and Solar Eclipse

From: satcom (john@satcom.freeserve.co.uk)
Date: Wed Mar 15 2006 - 02:36:25 EST

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Hi David,

I would tend to agree with you there.

My post was really aimed at those who will only see a partial eclipse , but 
will also be lucky enough to be on the ISS transit line.
This should produce the situation simulated here 
http://www.solar-eclipse.com/2006-03-29/isstransit/img/ISS-transit-cologne-shape-300.jpg 
at  http://www.solar-eclipse.com/2006-03-29/isstransit/

John






----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Dodge" <ddodge@hrmacmillanspacecentre.com>
To: "'Gerhard HOLTKAMP'" <grd.holtkamp@t-online.de>; <SeeSat-L@satobs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: RE: ISS and Solar Eclipse


> I'd be surprised if the ISS were visible, other than a transit, during the
> time of the eclipse since it shines by reflected light and the sun will be
> behind it...although I open for correction at any time.
>
>
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