ISS Transit of Sun

[Ardbeg... innit]

OK, a moment of geekiness. Taking photos of the International Space Station transiting (crossing) the sun/moon is becoming a very specialized (elite, perhaps) hobby around the world. It takes a good telescope with a sun filter, a good camera, and some planning. The transit only lasts about 0.5 seconds, if you are in the middle of the visibility path. That path is only about 4.5km wide. So travel is almost a given, and weather conspires against you.

The result is this



Well, tomorrow I am pulling out the hardware, because everything is lining up and the center of the visibility path essentially goes through my backyard, well, about 100 meters north of the house. Trip report pending. Map (red markers are 0.2 second intervals).

[nolaflacav]

If it crosses Gary's back yard too would it appear as yellow arrows instead of red hurricane warning boxes. Or is that more a function of equipment and shutter speed?

[♥ COVID-19♥]

And does your house really have a little red flag on top of it?

[Ardbeg... innit]

Yes, I turned onto its side during the winter while clearing the snow.

[Ardbeg... innit]

No joy. Had the scope out and the solar filter on, but the clouds were too thick.