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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Vancouver tonight

Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.

Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 7:40 PM
Peak elevation 53.57° · rises W · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 247:40 PM53.57°WNW
Oct 259:04 PM88.34°NNW
Oct 279:30 AM61.63°NEW
Oct 287:58 AM71.36°SWN
Oct 295:30 AM80.77°NENW
Oct 3011:28 AM34.98°ES

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Vancouver

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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