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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Nashville tonight

Pass predictions for Nashville, TN.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:59 AM
Peak elevation 87.06° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 911:59 AM87.06°NENW
Sep 118:30 AM78.19°NENW
Sep 1212:57 PM75.80°NEW
Sep 1310:58 AM62.19°SWNW
Sep 1410:29 AM85.71°NENW
Sep 152:16 PM50.01°ES

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Nashville

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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