Astronomy thread!

[RICHARD]

Check the article "Sighting Help" in the lower-left corner ... very helpful to learn how they describe where to look.

NEET Stuff, RICHARD!!

Tonight's pass was brilliant! It came out of the NW and passed almost overhead. Soon after it winked out as it passed into the earth's shadow.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

It's fantastic to see it!! No telescope needed!
Hey Richard, did you know that one of the astronauts is a Belgian, Frank De Winne ? He will take over command during several months! We are all so proud here in Belgium!!
this is him! See the Belgian flag on his arm?

[RICHARD]

See the Belgian flag on his arm?

That must be really neat to see one of your fellow citizens up in the air!

Here in the U.S. we don't look at the space program as anything special-we watch the launches, then forget about the rest of the mission.

Here in Southern California we can hear the sonic booms when the shuttle lands at Edwards Air Force Base!

[RICHARD]

It's fantastic to see it!! No telescope needed!
Hey Richard, did you know that one of the astronauts is a Belgian, Frank De Winne ? He will take over command during several months! We are all so proud here in Belgium!!
this is him! See the Belgian flag on his arm?

http://www.esa.int/esaHS/ESA0EUZUMOC_astronauts_0.html

[kokopup]

Frank De Winne is quite an accomplished young man and Astronaut.
Belgium should be very proud of him. Lut it looks like he grew up
very close to you.

[RICHARD]

Yeah!

Just saw the Shuttle land, always a nailbiter and good to see it went well.

Month old underwear and all that!