[uujudy]

Did anybody else watch the launch tonight?
http://spaceflightnow.com/delta/d337/status.html
Scroll down to view the entire launch sequence from the bottom up.
The only information we could find was online. I was a little surprised that the local news didn't scroll info along the bottom of the TV screen. It might be 'old hat' to the rest of you, but it was a real thrill for me.

The launch was postponed and postponed. It was originally scheduled for 7:33 so we checked the computer, ran outside, back inside to refresh the launch page, back outside, back inside, back outside...
About 2 hours later, at T minus 2 minutes, we went back outside and saw the sky light up at launch time! Yay! It was a beautifully clear night, and we could see the bright orange glow of the rocket engines all the way to engine shutdown.

This is definitely one of the best parts of living here! You can just walk out on your lanai and watch rockets soar into space! I love this stuff!

[tony]

They never go off when I am there.

[KathieI]

Tony, if you'd come here more often you might get to see one.

UU, we saw it when we were coming home and my brother noticed it but I was taking cover as I thought it was an invasion from MARS!!!!!

Funny that we didn't know about it, that was a good excuse for a PARTY!!

[Peggy D]

Funny that we didn't know about it, that was a good excuse for a PARTY!!
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Kathi,

I so love your way of thinking!!!

[chelsea24]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Tony, if you'd come here more often you might get to see one.

UU, we saw it when we were coming home and my brother noticed it but I was taking cover as I thought it was an invasion from MARS!!!!!

Funny that we didn't know about it, that was a good excuse for a PARTY!!

Kath, it would have been a great excuse for a party! We could have taken Nonie out to see it, but she'd probably think this one was going to Target! Hahaha Since she thought the last on went to Wal-mart!

[jojo]

Back to the thread before Kathie hijacked it. UUJudy - I stood outside and watched starting at 7:33 but obviously it did not go off. Is there a source of info that tells you when it is delayed and when it might go off? I am so sorry I missed it - it was a very clear night.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by jojo

Back to the thread before Kathie hijacked it. UUJudy - I stood outside and watched starting at 7:33 but obviously it did not go off. Is there a source of info that tells you when it is delayed and when it might go off? I am so sorry I missed it - it was a very clear night.

Jojo, just go to http://spaceflightnow.com/ for launch information.
Tony, get down here. You're missing all the fun!

Judy

[jojo]

I am going to bookmark this site. thanks for all you do to let us know of celestial events.