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	Name:	PikeSki -
	Subject:	Very cool
	Date:	5/23/2006 10:46:15 AM

Yes this is Alabama time. Actually, I live in the heart of Dunwoody and watch the space station go over regularly with my eye balls (no mechanical assistance).

Here's some tips on viewing:
You can tell that it is the ISS (International space station) because there are no flashing lights (as required on all commercial aircraft). The ISS looks like an airplane (maybe a bit bigger) with its landing light on and no flashing lights at all (no sound either - obviously).

I have posted the link below that you can use. A few tips on using this is:
1. DBL Click on the U.S.
2. DBL Click on Alabama
3. DBL Click on Auburn (This sets the observer location)
4. Click on Next Sighting
5. It will scroll through until it finds the first hit and stop. This will be Monday morning.

6. Once the data comes up click on the "Sky Track" button (this is the cool part). It will show you the exact trajectory of the ISS going over head (yellow is the area that you will be able to see the ISS visibly (sun reflectivity). Red is where you won't be able to see it. (earth will be shadowing the ISS from the sun). You may need to 'level' the horizon with the scroll buttons to have a better understanding of the data.

You can also track other satellites through this tool as well if you want.

I also have a 3-D link if your interested. This shows any satellite and where it is in position over the globe in 3-D and you can put it in fast forward as well.

URL: URL Link