STS-92 and ISS seen

From: Chris Peat (chris.peat@heavens-above.com)
Date: Mon Oct 23 2000 - 10:52:50 PDT

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    Hi All,
    Just came in after seeing the Shuttle and ISS fly over Munich for the third
    time since separation.
    
    The first sighting was on Friday just a few hours after undocking with the
    Shuttle only about 2 degrees ahead of ISS, then again Saturday evening about
    20 degrees apart. Today's pass had the Shuttle about a minute ahead and
    significantly (about 1 magnitude) dimmer than ISS which is unusual, and I
    assume this is due to the Shuttle being in a "belly-down" attitude ready for
    the de-orbit burn. Since the underside is mostly black tiles I guess this
    might explain it?
    
    All in all a spectacular sight which impressed my whole family.
    
    Chris
    
    Chris Peat, Heavens-Above GmbH
    E-mail: chris.peat@heavens-above.com
    
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