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Watched it in 10x50 binocualrs from Fort Lauderdale.

ER — 3/15/2009 10:53:51 PM (archived)

Perfect weather, booster separation was clearly visible.

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STS 119 launch - Raoul - 3/15/2009 8:14:09 PM
- re: STS 119 launch - Delbert - 3/16/2009 2:26:55 PM
- It was beautiful, and there has to be an easier way. - Bowser - 3/15/2009 10:51:03 PM
  - Watched it in 10x50 binocualrs from Fort Lauderdale. - ER - 3/15/2009 10:53:51 PM
    - Wow! I'm impressed. (n/t) - Bowser - 3/15/2009 11:52:57 PM
      - No great feat in S Florida. And it was still daylight out! - ER - 3/16/2009 12:31:12 AM
        
        I just looked it up - Vandenberg AFB is within range. (n/t) - Bowser - 3/17/2009 5:36:35 AM
        
        I've seen a launch from Vandenberg from the Bay Area. - ER - 3/17/2009 9:47:39 AM
        
        Schedule and viewing locations for Vandenberg. - Bowser - 3/17/2009 4:27:32 PM
        
        That has to be a sight! - Bowser - 3/16/2009 6:32:59 AM
    - Woke up to see it!! Great from spaceflightnow.com!!! (n/t) - Raoul - 3/15/2009 10:59:00 PM

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