Astronomy/Satellite tracking

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Expert: - 4/18/2011


Question
Hi there. Just saw 2 satellites pass overhead (both visible with naked eye simultaneoulsy) at approx 22.55 local time whilst in the mountains of Southern Norway, Do yo have any idea how I could identify which satellites these were?. Googled, but no luck.
Thanks for any ideas !

Answer
Try Heavens Above, at http://www.heavens-above.com/

You just have to enter your position to generate current and near-future satellite passage predictions. I'm on my way to work, and don't have time to see whether you can change the date or time to find out what you saw a few hours ago, but it's worth a try. If that doesn't work let me know, and I'll check out some other sites after I return from work.

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Courtney Seligman

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I can answer almost any question about astronomy and related sciences, such as physics and geology. I will not answer questions about astrology and similar pseudo-scientific rubbish.

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I have been a professor of astronomy for over 40 years, and am working on an online text/encyclopedia of astronomy.

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Astronomical Journal, Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (too long ago to be really relevant, but you could search for Courtney Seligman on Google Scholar)

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I received a BA in astronomy and physics and a MA in astronomy, both from UCLA. I was working on my doctoral dissertation when I started teaching, and discovered that I preferred teaching to research.

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(too long ago to be relevant, but Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi still keep trying to get me to become a paying member)

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