The Heavens Above site will give predictions of satellite passes based on location and time, and will predict brightness as well. For example, here's a guess at the 501 location for last night (you might have to set the date yourself). Looks like the SL-16 R/B satellite or the Resurs 01 rocket stage are good candidates; they're about the right time and direction. If you knew time, location, and/or direction more... Source: 12 months ago

Heavens-Above (multiple platforms, lists satellites). Source: over 2 years ago

Also worth noting: https://heavens-above.com/main.aspx But this has a much nicer UI/UX! The street view rendering is particularly impressive. - Source: Hacker News / about 3 years ago

I have seen planes where they look like just flashes of lights until you get into a really dark place and can see the lights that are always on. I think they fly at higher altitudes for faster, more efficient travel. There are a couple of ways to check into this, though. Heavens-Above tracks satellites and flightradar24 has a playback function for times going back a week. Source: about 3 years ago

Exoplanet Travel Bureau has series of space telescopes. Source: 11 months ago

I recommend checking out https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/alien-worlds/exoplanet-travel-bureau/ ! There are some amusing travel posters for various exoplanets. And even better: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/alien-worlds/galaxy-of-horrors/. Source: over 1 year ago

You can download them for free: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/alien-worlds/exoplanet-travel-bureau/. Source: over 1 year ago

[ Their site link for these images and more. ]. Source: almost 2 years ago

NASA has many beautiful posters like this one, they're about exoplanets and satellites. Check this out: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/alien-worlds/exoplanet-travel-bureau/. Source: almost 2 years ago