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Chandra X-ray Observatory over Vancouver tonight

Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 12:46 PM
Peak elevation 70.60° · rises NE · sets W
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 912:46 PM70.60°NEW
Sep 108:10 PM85.92°NWNW
Sep 1212:59 PM57.39°NEW
Sep 138:58 AM86.49°SN
Sep 149:24 AM78.33°NENW
Sep 153:25 PM22.56°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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