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Stardust Viewing (need Assitance), Help me understand these star charts
ElkGroveDan
post Jan 14 2006, 08:17 PM
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As noted on the Stardust thread I'll be taking a short drive to observe re-entry tonight. (2 am California time).

I have agreed to share my images and observations with some folks who are studying the event from various locations. They have even created some nifty sky charts that predict the exact path as it blazes overhead.

My problem is that I never have been an observational astronomy type. Can someone help me undertand these charts and what I will be looking at? I know the elevation is going to be roughly 45 degrees but what exact azimuth does that trail begin at? (NNW?) What constellation is it in or near?(I really only know the major constellations).

Thanks everyone for your assistance with my "stellar" ignorance biggrin.gif
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:21 PM
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Look at that, it will start NNW, above Casiopia (marked CAS a big W shape on its side ), and finish off in the East, having past 'below' the 'top' of the handle of Ursa Major.

Your best bet is to star by looking NNW - but continually scan both left to right, and up and down, as these things sometimes throw a suprise at you smile.gif

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- ElkGroveDan   Stardust Viewing (need Assitance)   Jan 14 2006, 08:17 PM
- - djellison   Look at that, it will start NNW, above Casiopia (m...   Jan 14 2006, 08:21 PM
|- - Bob Shaw   I think, if you see it at all, you'll have lit...   Jan 14 2006, 11:02 PM
|- - ElkGroveDan   QUOTE (Bob Shaw @ Jan 14 2006, 11:02 PM)I thi...   Jan 15 2006, 12:35 AM
|- - ljk4-1   LAUNCH ALERT Brian Webb ...   Jan 15 2006, 12:49 AM
- - Bill Harris   EGD, I tried to find you another "all-sky...   Jan 15 2006, 01:07 AM

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