IRIDIUM FLARE!

I managed to capture an iridium flare (mag -6) on video. Such a cool thing to see. Click the link below, set your location and then click "next 7 days" under Iridium flares to see when you can see them for yourself:
http://www.heavens-above.com/

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• thesteaktc
• iridium
• flare
• gordon
• ramsay
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[BR3TTST3R]

You remind me of a younger version of dr boyce

[thesteaktc]

@BR3TTST3R That's great, but who is Dr Boyce?

[LaerakDAOC]

i had way higher hopes haha. im in the bush west of sydney gonna get a real good one of the ISS soon hopefully

[thesteaktc]

@LaerakDAOC Awesome man! Hope it works out for you. I know it doesn't look much on video, and it is only just a spot of light moving in the sky, but when you think about what it is and how fast it's moving, it's pretty cool!

[AstroMayan]

@sl1963

Actually I'm married... which probably explains even better why I like to watch Iridium Flare videos.

Next I'm off to find out how paper money is made. And then perhaps some info on caulking my bathtub.

[sl1963]

@AstroMayan Yes you, or you wouldn't be thinking of one while watching an Iridium flare video on the internet. 

[AstroMayan]

Somebody needs a girlfriend.

[celicafreakster]

Ha ha, love your enthusiasm! I felt the same way when I first saw one. They still amaze me. Im currently enjoying looking at Jupiter, lol.

[skyferret1]

Just by chance I happened to look at the southern sky and it was late at night. I never seen anything so bright. It was quite amazing.

[marmaladekamikaze]

Its not the solar panel...its the main mission antenna that reflects the sun. but thanks for the vid