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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Detroit tonight

Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.

Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 8:45 PM
Peak elevation 46.23° · rises W · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 248:45 PM46.23°WNW
Oct 263:03 AM81.93°NNW
Oct 279:54 AM73.30°NEW
Oct 2811:26 AM39.97°WN
Oct 296:41 AM89.51°NENW
Oct 3011:15 AM54.02°ESW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Detroit

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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