Chandra X-ray Observatory over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 5:31 PM
Peak elevation 13.74° · rises N · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 5:31 PM | 13.74° | N | NW |
| Sep 10 | 4:20 PM | 71.57° | NE | SE |
| Sep 12 | 4:39 PM | 21.80° | NE | NW |
| Sep 15 | 4:09 PM | 33.38° | NE | W |
| Sep 16 | 8:08 AM | 56.71° | SW | N |
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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