Can one see satellites with telescope /scope binoculars?

Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 12:47 am

Franchise ASKED:

is it possible to see satellites with telescope / scope binoculars. if so then of what specification should the instrument be

Reply:

You can see artificial satellites through a telescope (a low powered telescope or scope binoculars are best; because satellites track across the sky very rapidly, and are very difficult to follow with a higher magnification). In fact; they don't look very spectacular - even with high magnification, you won't pick up any detail.
The best instrument for finding artificial satellites is your own eyes.

If prescription drugs online without prescription you search the web, you'll find listings of when and where satellites can be seen from particular areas. One interesting example are a group of satellites called the Iridium satellites (a now defunct telecommunications operation). At particular times; even in the day. these satellites 'flash' when they reflect light from the sun. It is a challenge to have your cameras pointing in just the right place at just the right time to see and photograph the 'iridium flash' or 'flare'..