wheatley@inuxc.UUCP (12/02/83)
STS-9 was seen over indianapolis Thursday evening, and was shadowed by the sun at 6:27:30 EST. I suspect that it will be visible this evening (Friday), and most of the ham operators here will be listening for the orbit 70d, 605 to 625pm EST. Part of this orbit should be visible, given clear skys! Steve Wheatley, KU9C inuxc!wheatley
karn@allegra.UUCP (12/02/83)
Fantastic!! This is only two seconds early compared to my predictions based on a NORAD element set from earlier in the day. This is easily explained by the effects of the atmosphere, etc. When I compute further sightings, I'll post them. Phil