Chandra X-ray Observatory over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 4:26 PM
Peak elevation 27.35° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 4:26 PM | 27.35° | NE | NW |
| Sep 11 | 9:24 AM | 36.76° | SW | NW |
| Sep 13 | 3:53 PM | 73.79° | NE | SE |
| Sep 15 | 4:35 PM | 17.78° | NE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Melbourne
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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