At about 1801 tonight (local VA time), the XYL and I had a tremendous view of the Shuttle and Space Station zipping across the night sky. I arrived home from work only minutes before and thus did not know the Shuttle had departed the station this afternoon. That fact became obvious when we obtained our first glimpse. The typical bright, singular "dot" was quite oblong in shape. At the highest elevation (about 40 degrees), two points of light became discernible with the naked eye. Using a pair of 9x63 binoculars...two very distinct points of light were easily visible throughout the pass. If you have a visible opportunity coming your way, take a look! I get a rush from that kind of thing...but then I must be weird!

Gary, N7BRJ