Basecamp Silverton

The International Space Station will be visible over Silverton several times during the first week of August if the monsoon clouds cooperate and dissipate by dusk. 

 On the 3rd, the ISS will rise in the NNW at 9:47 PM headed ENE.  It will reach maximum apparent altitude at 9:49 PM at 33 degrees above the horizon.

On the 4th the ISS will rise in the NW at 9:12 PM headed W, and will reach maximum altitude at 9:14 PM.

On the 5th the ISS will rise in the NW at 9:03 PM headed E and will reach maximum altitude at 9:05 PM.

Tonight July 19th the Intrnational Space Station will be visible over Silverton.  The ISS will rise in West SouthWest at 9:42 PM headed NE.  It will reach maximum elevation at 9:45 PM.

Tomorrow July 20 the ISS will rise in the NW at 4:05 AM headed N.  It will reach maximum elevation at 4:08 AM.

Monday July 21 the ISS will rise in the NW at 8:54 PM headed N and will reach maximum elevation at 8:56 PM.

Congrats 2008 Winners!
At least 34 parade entries, some involving several vehicles, stretched out nearly a mile over the entire parade route. Candy and beads flew through the air as a team of anonymous out-of-town judges made the award selections.

Overall:
1st: Fire Department Eagle Float
2nd: Molas Lake Beach Club
        (Villa Dalle Valle)
3rd: American Legion/VFW

2008's Winner of the Blue Ribbon 10k was Logan Ott, 19 years old, from Mancos, Colorado. Logan's sister, dad and uncle were also top finishers. April Temple of Silverton was the 1st female 10k finisher. Thanks to all 172 participants, generous sponsors and the top notch team of volunteers!

Race T-shirts: We expect to deliver race T-shirts beginning Monday afternoon. If you'd like us to deliver your shirt to a location other than the mailing address you gave us on your race form, please email info@silvertonevents.com

A few minutes ago I watched the space shuttle Discovery chase the International Space Station across the sky.  Cool.  They were both low on the horizon and visible for about a minute.  Discovery is scheduled to catch up to the ISS orbit tomorrow afternoon.

On June 6 the ISS will transit over Silverton beginning approximately 9:52 PM rising in the NW and will reach maximum elevation at 9:55 PM.

Consider becoming a DJ at our local radio station, located in the Visitor's Center. The low power FM radio we have here in Silverton is a real treasure. There are endless oportunities to pursue with this format. Music, talk, discussion, etc. And the more involved we get, the more the community will enjoy listening to local news, music etc. For more info, call 387-5752 or you can contact any of the current DJs

P.S. Its also a lot of FUN!