15th October 2001  Click here for ground track

Image: 18 frames processed in Astrostack & Paint Shop Pro

Telescope: 10" LX-200 in Equatorial mode
Tracking: Sattracker V2.1.2 on WinNT laptop PC
Camera: JVC digital video camcorder

Following the problems on 12th October we returned to our original setup with Phil's telescope.

The ISS is seen here in the XVV flight mode and only one of the main panels is clearly visible, the other (very dim extending up and left of the ISS body) is at a different angle and hence unlit. It was probably not tracking the sun due to problems with high motor current during rotation.

At the left of the image the Destiny lab and Canada Arm2 can be clearly seen.

This shows a screen shot from Phil's VRML simulator showing the exact ISS orientation for the orbit and observer location matching the above picture. 

Note however that the VRML model does not include the Destiny module and arm (we hope to add them shortly) and it has both main panels at the same angle

NASA graphic showing current configuration (4R). The most recently installed section - the Russian PIRS docking module - is shown in white