[ACT] Bright Space Station Passing Over TONIGHT 5:35PM, Rising in the NW

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FYI from Glenn Miller, Astronomer and Telescope Operator Emeritus of  
Griffith Observatory...

Begin forwarded message:

On Friday, Nov. 27th, the International Space Station (ISS) will make  
a brilliant appearance as it passes high overhead! At 5:34pm start  
looking for a bright "star" rising in the northwest. It may also  
appear to brighten and speed up as it floats above your head (near  
5:37pm). Below is a star map that may be helpful.

Don't miss this Black Friday event ...it's free!

Astronomically Yours,
Glenn




Hold the star map in front of you so that the direction that you are  
facing is at the bottom.
For example, if you are looking north, turn the map upside down so  
that “N” is at the bottom.
The circular edge of the map is the distant horizon (flat ground  
where earth and sky meet).

The center is the zenith (the point in the sky directly above your  
head).


Date:
Friday, 27 November, 2009
Satellite:
International Space Station (ISS)
Observer's Location:
Los Angeles area
MAGNITUDE:
- 3.4 (almost as bright as Venus!)

Event

Time

Altitude

Azimuth

Distance

Rises out of the northwest
5:34pm
10°
312° (NW )

Maximum altitude …
straight overhead near the zenith
5:37pm
85°
229° (SW)
215 miles

above your head!

Sets in the southeast
5:41pm
3°
135° (SE )


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