Central Maine Astronomical Society

We are on for this morning’s solar transit of the International Space Station, despite the clouds. We are betting that, the clouds will filter too much light to allow seeing surface details on the Sun, but not enough light to block a clear view of the space station’s silhouette.

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION SOLAR TRANSIT

Meet . . . → Read More: Confirming ISS Solar Transit

CHANGE OF VENUE — Orbital mechanics are sometimes unpredictable. The transit has drifted slightly to the south, leaving Capitol Park in a less desirable location. We’ll meet instead at the City of Augusta’s Youth Memorial Park, which will bring us closer to the centerline. This is behind the Buker Community Center, which is at 22 . . . → Read More: *** UPDATE *** — INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION SOLAR TRANSIT