Launchgazers, The launch time weather forecast in Florida is 80% favorable. That's almost the predicted cloud sky cover here: 72%. My plan is to check updates...
Launchgazers, Everything is progressing well. A little over an hour from now is the ISS flyover that will then be followed by the Falcon 9 / Dragon launch at a...
Last launch window my dad and I went to Yorktown to try to see it along with his laptop thankfully to keep us updated. This time we;re staying home but good...
WOW!! I did not expect the plume to be so HUGE. The bright white V following the vehicle was way brighter than any Shuttle launch. I was looking for a dim...
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dennis rowley
dennis48ster@...
May 22, 2012 8:01 am
HOLY MOSES!!! I HOPE A BUNCH OF FOLKS WERE UP TONIGHT!! sorry for the caps. i know that everyone in my house got up when i saw falcon overhead. what a...
Launchgazers, Oh My God! What a spectacular display! George and Dennis were right in their descriptions. The plume was phenomenal. Even with the clouds and...
Pondering on the difference in the Shuttle vs. Falcon launch view. Water vapor exhaust with H2 and LOX fuel vs LOX and Kerosine. Obviously the exhaust is a...
Missed the launch of SpaceX. But was able to see part of the eclipse from Dallas. Wish I'd been there with astrobuddies! Mike Connly Sent from my iPhone...
Hello Stargazers, We had a good night under the stars Saturday with the sky gradually improving until clearing at 10:30 PM. There were seven club members...
mi viewing report es su viewing report. I dreamed of the lions. Thanks fellas for the reports. I am now up to speed w/ Falcon/Dragon having taken your advice...
Hey Beth, Yes, and it was a spectacular view. I was solo at the BMX track. Thank you very much for the access. I watched the International Space Station pass...
I hope someone took some pictures of the flight plume. I never even thought to get out my camera. Next time - yes! I have seen many pictures from the launch...
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The Venus transit t-shirts are in the mail. Thank all of you who ordered them. I have a few left over. Once they're gone, that's it. 3 (L) 1 (M) $15 + $5...
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dennis rowley
dennis48ster@...
May 23, 2012 4:15 pm
this video might shed light on when the sun rose on the ascending falcon/dragon. take a look at the plume from around t + 8 minutes onward. i would surmise...
Thanks Dennis, I think that is right - at about T +8:20 or so, the plume got a lot brighter. Looking at the sunrise time - that was just under two hours...
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dennis rowley
dennis48ster@...
May 23, 2012 8:34 pm
... From: dennis rowley <dennis48ster@...> Date: Wed, May 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM Subject: Re: 22.May.12 Falcon 9 - Report To: george.l.curran@... i...
They are awesome Kent. If I ever become stranded at sea this is the shirt I have with me cause you can see it in the dark :) Jim t Sent from my iPad...
With all the excitement over the successful Space X launch I watched a couple of episodes of When We Left Earth on Netflix. I have the DVDs somewhere and...
That is a GREAT series for the record, I would definitely reccomend it, very well done and moving! Emily Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless ... From:...
Indeed, hopefully I can make it to a couple of star parties soon! I start my internship at NASA Langley June 4th and I'm pretty excited about that! Emily ...
Oh, for heaven's sake! Any idea where the Dragon is being controlled from? I'm guessing inboard the ISS. If so-impressive integration of systems.  Carpe...
Hey, if you can't get film or filter, don't sweat it. pin hole camera-http://www.thevenustransit.com/2012/05/making-pinhole-projecter-for-viewing.html the...
Annette & I went to the stock car races this evening. During cautions and between races I bagged a lovely waning crescent moon replete with earth shine and a...
