Space Weather News for Aug. 22, 2010
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FIREBALL ON JUPITER: �An amateur astronomer in Japan has video-recorded a fireball on Jupiter. �This marks the third time in only 13 months that amateur astronomers have detected signs of something hitting the giant planet. �Will the latest impact leave behind a visible cloud of debris? �Visit http://spaceweather.com for images and updates.

SPACE STATION and SPACE PLANE FLYBYS: This is a good week for satellite watchers in the USA and Canada. �Both the International Space Station and the US Air Force X-37B space plane are making a series of favorable passes over North American towns and cities. �The spacecraft are easy to find using our Simple Satellite Tracker--an app for iPhones and Android. �Visit http://simpleflybys.com for downloads and more information.


David Cottle

UBB Owner & Administrator