mel b3 Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 We spotted two 😊. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Fuddster said: yep just been out with bino's-clearly visible with naked eye passing west to east and very bright through the binos'.saw about 7 in succession-all on same path. apparently he wants to speed up the internet as well as sell some info to the military,companies etc. not really sure about his plan to control the internet from space-might have to line my flat cap with tin foil to stop him reading my mind. f. And of course to help track you with the vaccine tag Bill Gates wants to put in you...🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 We saw loads last night, usually in 2 or 3s, mostly east to west but a few south to north too. Sat in the hot tub for about 2 hours staring at the stars, even saw something enter the atmosphere, lovely fireball for a few seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Saw the fireball too last night but didn't see the really bright satellite show just a few dim ones. as per normal the camera was on and ready but missed the fireball! Will look out again tonight and see if I can get a long exposure of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 7 hours ago, treetree said: And of course to help track you with the vaccine tag Bill Gates wants to put in you...🤫 Is there a special PW club for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, henry d said: Is there a special PW club for this? For what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Same show again tonight at approximately 9pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 37 minutes ago, Pistol p said: Same show again tonight at approximately 9pm. And again at just after 2230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Counted 41 tonight, 2 came by initially then a steady stream with two instances of almost parallel pairs, fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Some more about shortly . West to northeast allegedly . And some meteors from the east . Goggle or similar will tell you exactly where . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Interesting that they quote 6 minutes, I was observing for at least 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Raja Clavata said: Counted 41 tonight, 2 came by initially then a steady stream with two instances of almost parallel pairs, fascinating. I lost count. I did see one that was in a different track to the others and at a different speed. I assume it was a different satellite to ‘the train’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Saw nothing here although there is a lot of light pollution on the horizon, are they high in the sky or fairly low? Saw some other satellites just not a train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, rovercoupe said: Saw nothing here although there is a lot of light pollution on the horizon, are they high in the sky or fairly low? Saw some other satellites just not a train. Almost directly overhead. Came from Southwest to east (the 9pm one at least). I thought it would be to bright still at that time but could see quite clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Spotted them last night. Tonight I got the time wrong but was.delighted to see in the North, 7 shooting stars in about 3 minutes. Edited April 21, 2020 by Robertt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Lovely view of them here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 15 hours ago, treetree said: For what? Conspiracy theory believers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 We sat and watched a good few last night as well. Did any one else notice some would seem to flare briefly, then dim either a little or completely? I only saw a couple do it each night, thinking they could be meteors but I'd expect them to flare for a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 9 hours ago, AVB said: Almost directly overhead. Came from Southwest to east (the 9pm one at least). I thought it would be to bright still at that time but could see quite clearly. Seems I was too late, apparently the later times do not reflect the sunlight so needs to be between 9-10pm will try again tonight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, Demonic69 said: We sat and watched a good few last night as well. Did any one else notice some would seem to flare briefly, then dim either a little or completely? I only saw a couple do it each night, thinking they could be meteors but I'd expect them to flare for a little longer. Yes - the initial wave at 9pm, a few minutes later they were more or less uniform - I think it's to do with the solar panels and light reflecting off them. 1 hour ago, Medic1281 said: Lovely view of them here You have a pet giraffe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 I will have to have another look tonight, I think I’m looking too low in the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) Last night they were virtually overhead. Good view from North Suffolk but had only just got dark. Tonight it will be a little darker. Tonight - 22/04/20 - they say 9.34 pm or 4.39 am. Min 10 degrees elevation rising and maximum 87 degrees and 16 degrees from the horizon when they go out of sight. Track west to east. So they are virtually coming straight overhead. (You will only observe them just after sunset or just before sunrise as they need reflected sunlight for you to see them). (No lights on board). They are in a fairly low earth orbit. These are the details for Norwich so from North Lincolnshire - JTaylor91 - you will see them a little bit further to the south. Edited April 22, 2020 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 22 hours ago, henry d said: Is there a special PW club for this? Yes, it's affiliated with the 'Unable to Recognise Sarcasm' club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 🤣 touche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Bit unnecessary on my part, but it's been a looong day homeschooling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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