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ISS In Daylight

Despite its increased size the International Space Station is still not a true "daylight " object. However with optical aid it can be seen , even on a midsummer's afternoon. Click >> to replay the video seen here in near real time.

First glimpse of new array in daylight June 29 2007 A lucky break , clear skies and our first daylight view of the newly fitted starboard array Transit time 14.23 GMT Orbit 49272.5Altitude= 61.0° Distance=385 km Mag 0.7 FOV approx 7 arc minutes.

My notes from June 29 2007 read

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