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by Qwerty (3763 pt)
2023-Nov-22 19:43

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AstroViewer.net is an interactive website that provides a detailed map of the current position of the International Space Station (ISS). 

The page shows the view in real time from I.S.S.

http://iss.astroviewer.net

The Space Station orbit is also shown in real time.

 The "Snapshot" button  open an extra map of the current ground area in a new window.

Real-Time View

The site shows the view from the ISS directly down to Earth. A crosshair indicates the current ground point. The map is updated every second.

Orbit Tracking

 The map displays the ground track of the ISS's next orbit. The blue sections of the track indicate when the space station is in the Earth's shadow, while the red sections mark when the ISS is sunlit.

Updated Data

 Although the map is not a real-time video, the position of the ISS is updated in real-time.

Additional Information

 The site provides data such as the orbital speed, altitude, and local time of the ISS.

ISS Observation

 AstroViewer.net also offers a localized list of ISS sighting opportunities, helping users find out when the space station can be observed from their location.

Interactivity and Accessibility

 The site is interactive and user-friendly, making it a great tool for astronomy enthusiasts and space education.


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