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space Shuttle and Fuel Tank visible April 29th

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    #152
    jimmynokia
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    http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2011-04-29-nasa-endeavour-shuttle-launch-postponed_n.htm

    did this take off yet or what?
    says monday on the news yet im seeing posts here with photos of something


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    #153
    babyface11
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    I was looking out but couldnt see it, do i need a telescope???


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    #154
    lord lucan
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    jimmynokia wrote: »
    http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2011-04-29-nasa-endeavour-shuttle-launch-postponed_n.htm

    did this take off yet or what?
    says monday on the news yet im seeing posts here with photos of something

    Launch of the Shuttle was scrubbed today until at least Monday. The other posts are referring to the ISS passing overhead tonight around 21.30.


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    #155
    Irish Fire
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    jimmynokia wrote: »
    http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2011-04-29-nasa-endeavour-shuttle-launch-postponed_n.htm

    did this take off yet or what?
    says monday on the news yet im seeing posts here with photos of something


    That's the I.S.S. passing over at 21:30 this evening.

    Endeavour is hoping to launch 1st May @ 14:59 EDT


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    #156
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    ha i see thanks for that,was loosing the head there for a bit......


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    #157
    Red Hand
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    I saw something pass over there about 20 minutes ago or so. I presume it was a satillite. Was moving from east to west...very faint compared to nearby stars.

    It was only by chance I saw it...I had stepped out for a breath of fresh air and was looking up! So came on here to mention it.:)


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    #158
    Daniel S
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    I saw it twice tonight, would have been nicer to see the shuttle and fuel tank though. :rolleyes:


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    #159
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    i agree


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    #160
    AugustusMinimus
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    Thank god. Completely forgot about it.


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    #161
    dynamick
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    Will the shuttle be visible in Ireland if it launches at 19:33 Irish time on monday?


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    #162
    Beeker
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    dynamick wrote: »
    Will the shuttle be visible in Ireland if it launches at 19:33 Irish time on monday?
    You will get to see it pass over later on but not just after the launch with the tank as it will be far too bright here at that time.


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    #163
    thecommander
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    The chances of seeing the shuttle and et after take off are well and truly gone now unless something drastic happens with STS135


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    #164
    Beeker
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    thecommander wrote: »
    The chances of seeing the shuttle and et after take off are well and truly gone now unless something drastic happens with STS135
    Always a chance for 135:)


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    #165
    The_B_Man
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    Just remembered this today! Totally forgot!! So I take it that it launched already??


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    #166
    thecommander
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    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Just remembered this today! Totally forgot!! So I take it that it launched already??

    Monday 16th is the launch day. Was problems with the launch and it scrubbed.


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    #167
    The_B_Man
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    Cool! Glad I didnt miss it. Any idea of the launch time?


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    #168
    lord lucan
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    Launch is at 13.56 Irish time on Monday.


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    #169
    Beeker
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    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Cool! Glad I didnt miss it. Any idea of the launch time?
    Just so you know the Shuttle and tank will not be visible from Ireland this time.


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    #170
    The_B_Man
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    Ye, I jsut realised that after my last post. Pity.

    What are the chances it'll be delayed 8 hours or so?? ;)


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    #171
    Beeker
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    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Ye, I jsut realised that after my last post. Pity.

    What are the chances it'll be delayed 8 hours or so?? ;)
    None:( They only have a 5 min or so launch window.


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