Space Shuttle and ISS --- Long Lens Challenge

[Excavator]

Not great pics, with only a 10x zoom, but I finally had clear weather with the Shuttle/ISS docked. Waited about three years since my last sighting of the pair docked together. The first time (3 yrs. ago), we got a very spectactular plasma light show. Got to see them two times on this trip, here's three shots from the last flyover. If you're interested in spotting the ISS, I can help you find out when and where to look.

As I said, they're not great pics, but if you zoom in on number one, you can start to see the solar panels.

EDIT EDIT EDIT -

Decided to make a little challenge out of my post of crappy space photos.

How about some of you long lens users see who can get the best shot of the ISS or the ISS and Shuttle docked together?

Prize to be decided at a later date. :P

 

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[Sky_Warrior]

LOL, Great Shot!!!

Semper Fi

 

[ashleen]

Nice going!
My attempts at photographing the ISS have been pitiful

Here's a great site for you.....just put in your zip code....

http://spaceweather.com/flybys/

Clear skies

 

[Excavator]

Thanks for the link, Ashleen. I'll be checking it often.

Here's the one I use most:
http://www.heavens-above.com/

And this one is J-Track 3D, you can see, in real time, every satellite in orbit. Except sometime after the war started, they removed the Shuttle and ISS. Still neat to see all those sats at once, and Chandra has a very eliptical orbit.

I could try shooting pics through my binoculars or telescope, people are doing that.

 

[Burdie]

Very Very cool.

Bvurdie