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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Kansas City tonight

Pass predictions for Kansas City, MO.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 4:46 PM
Peak elevation 83.42° · rises E · sets W
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 94:46 PM83.42°EW
Sep 118:36 AM81.73°NENW
Sep 121:23 PM71.79°NEW
Sep 1310:56 AM70.14°SWNW
Sep 1410:45 AM89.26°NENW
Sep 152:51 PM44.13°ES

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Kansas City

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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