[ATMoB-discuss] Shuttle Launched tonite

[mcilento at comcast.net]

WhooHoo! I believed I saw it buzz right along shortly (~8-10min) after launch tonite. 
Of course, there were enough clouds and an occasional tree low along the horizon that it kept appearing and disappearing - but it sure was moving FAST!

Viewing a shuttle launch from 42.6 N71.3W - very cool - even with light horizon-hugging clouds.

Very nice to see!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Matt


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "George Roberts" <gr at gr5.org>
> It looks like there will be a night shuttle launch up the coast this Thursday 
> night at 9:35pm.  This will be the first one in quite a few years.
> 
> If you haven't seen it, I recommend it strongly.  Can someone on this list 
> describe why it's so awesome a sight?  Anyway you will need a very low view of 
> the horizon - I believe it will be about 7 degrees from the horizon and visible 
> about 10 minutes after launch.  If it looks like it might be clear and if it 
> looks like the launch is a go I will try to post more details.
> 
> - George Roberts
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