Chandra X-ray Observatory over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:22 PM
Peak elevation 56.38° · rises NE · sets E
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1:22 PM | 56.38° | NE | E |
| Oct 27 | 1:48 PM | 19.25° | NE | NW |
| Oct 28 | 1:24 PM | 16.16° | E | SE |
| Oct 30 | 1:13 PM | 29.70° | NE | NW |
| Oct 31 | 7:23 AM | 26.89° | SW | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Cape Town
NASA's flagship X-ray space telescope.
- Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
- Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
- Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
- No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.
Going to look up?
For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.
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