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The Sky this Week 9 August 2009 till 15 August 2009 |
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Here’s a few clues to help you out, if your not sure how to find east ,west, north and south. The best way is to go out just before the sun sets. Turn your back to the sun, you are now facing East, West is at your behind you North is to your left and South to your Right. For viewing The International Space Station (ISS) the information will only be useful for observers in Brisbane and South East Queensland.
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Meteor Showers This week see’s the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower, on Wedensday morning August 12 see’s the peak . You could expect to see up to 100 meteors an hour under good seeing conditions, if you live in the polluted bright city lights it will be less. Start your viewing any time after the sun has gone down on Tuesday night the 11th. Get a warm blanket , lye down facing north and good luck. A screen shot from Starry Night Pro below to help you find your way. Email me if you have further questions.
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The International Space Station The best time to view the ISS will be on Sunday night 9th August, Rising in the Northwest at 6:18 Passing through Scorpius (A big hook shaped constellation) then setting in the Southeast at 18:22. To view the ISS go outside about 6.15 face Northwest and start looking for a bright moving star like object, if it has a flashing light on it, it’s a plane, The ISS will be it’s brightest as it moves almost directly overhead. |