Satellite watching

Make your next pass a night outside

Start with a visible pass and your own eyes. Add a sky chart, a dim red light, or comfortable binoculars when they fit the way you observe.

Open the satellite tracker

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Start with the guide

The ISS can be visible without equipment. A telescope or camera tripod does not automatically track a moving satellite.

Equipment & display picks

Use the guide to check fit and suitability. Category illustrations are not product photographs.

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