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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Kansas City tonight

Pass predictions for Kansas City, MO.

Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 7:47 PM
Peak elevation 54.89° · rises W · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 247:47 PM54.89°WNW
Oct 264:24 AM79.27°NENW
Oct 2710:01 AM75.49°NEW
Oct 2810:11 AM45.94°WNW
Oct 297:12 AM86.84°NENW
Oct 3011:19 AM54.18°ESW

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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