Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Cynus Spacecraft ISS connection now Live
See live on NASA TV for connection of Cygnus Spacecraft (launched on Sunday by Antares Rocket OA8) with the International Space Station ISS.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Venus Jupiter Planet Display
This morning a clear sky above Schaffen making the observation of Venus & Jupiter possible. About 5° above the eastern horizon both Venus and Jupiter could be observed, only 0,28° (17') from each other (apparent).
The wide field picture was taken using my 18-200 lens. The close up was taken using my TLAPO804 80/480 f/6 telescoop.
The wide field picture was taken using my 18-200 lens. The close up was taken using my TLAPO804 80/480 f/6 telescoop.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Orbital ATK OA8 succesfull Launch
The Antares rocket with spacecraft Cygnus was succesfully launched from Launch Pad in Virginia.
Update T Minus 00-01-30-00 AO8
Orbital ATK Antares rocket is getting fueled by now and is still according the plan to be launched today. Target time 13h14 local time with a free launch pad of 5 minutes. See NASA TV as well.
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