Something a little odd flew over last night

a reply to: onehuman

Nice pic above.

a reply to: wmd_2008

Thanks. I figured out how to get the exif data for you. Hope you are able to read it. Took a screen shot since the site I used takes it down in 10 minutes after posting.



eta: hmm that didn't work so well. What is it exactly you need to know and Ill post it since I can see it better

a reply to: onehuman


Hi Looking at it just now thanks, what image was that for.

a reply to: wmd_2008

Silly me, forgot I had mixed those three. This is the one on the top left in the 3 picture mix I made. I only resized it so that I could upload it to read the data and to post it here. Sorry I forgot this little detail when posting above!

a reply to: onehuman

If you right mouse click on an image stored on your computer select properties then details all the important exif data should be there.

I have a add on to my browser and if the exif data is still attached I can read it for example.

EXIF Sub IFD

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) [0x829A] = 1/8 second ===> 0.125 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop [0x829D] = 56/10 ===> ƒ/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings [0x8827] = 1600
EXIF Version [0x9000] = 0230
Original Date/Time [0x9003] = 2016:05:26 09:31:47
Digitization Date/Time [0x9004] = 2016:05:26 09:31:47
Components Configuration [0x9101] = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
Compressed Bits per Pixel [0x9102] = 3/1 ===> 3
Shutter Speed Value (APEX) [0x9201] = 96/32
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/8 second
Aperture Value (APEX) [0x9202] = 159/32
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
Exposure Bias (EV) [0x9204] = 0/3 ===> 0
Max Aperture Value (APEX) [0x9205] = 159/32 ===> 4.97
Max Aperture = ƒ/5.6
Metering Mode [0x9207] = pattern / multi-segment (5)
Flash [0x9209] = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length [0x920A] = 65812/1000 mm ===> 65.81 mm

Just a small part of it from your image.

Summary:

OP saw something that, based on OP's description, shows all the same characteristics of the ISS.

bright "orb" traveling from S to N (ish)
like a plane (steady speed and direction) but no blinking lights
appeared to be "low" in sky (of course you can't judge distance on this)


The sighting took place almost exactly around the time the ISS was passing over OP's zip code.
OP says he did not see the ISS though.
OP did not report two different sightings of the same thing right around the same time.

Conclusion: Either it was the ISS or the ISS was hiding behind a UFO/orb that was clever enough to know the exact coordinates and visual perspective of the OP

a reply to: Zarniwoop

It isn't that I'm saying I most definitely did not see the ISS, I'm very well leaning towards the fact that I did now. I just couldn't imagine how I was seeing normal flights so much higher above this particular light. IT was very deceiving. It certainly appeared to be only about the height that a helicopter flies around here. So, its appearance was THAT close.

I'm thrilled I saw it like that, since in the past it was much smaller and higher in appearance.

a reply to: onehuman

It's all good

Logic gets the best of me sometimes

a reply to: onehuman

Same kind of issues in NC, I saw some kind of strange sort-of cigar shape oblong something in the sky the other night. Best Wishes!