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- Composite of a Series of Images Taken From Space Aboard the Station
This is a composite of a series of images photographed from a mounted camera on the Earth-orbiting International Space Station, from approximately 240 miles above Earth. Space station hardware in the foreground includes the Mini-Research Module (MRM1, center) and a Russian Progress vehicle docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment (right). Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Don Pettit said of the photographic techniques used to achieve the images: "My star trail images are made by taking a time exposure of about 10 to 15 minutes. However, with modern digital cameras, 30 seconds is about the longest exposure possible, due to electronic detector noise effectively snowing out the image. To achieve the longer exposures I do what many amateur astronomers do. I take multiple 30-second exposures, then 'stack' them using imaging software, thus producing the longer exposure." A total of 47 images photographed by the astronaut-monitored stationary camera were combined to create this composite. Image Credit: NASA
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Monthly Archives: November 2007
What do the holidays mean to you?
Sometimes these things are actually pretty close…. What The Holidays Mean to You For you, the holidays are about celebration. You enjoy all the fun and fellowship that the holidays bring.You celebrate the holidays in a natural style. Homemade gifts … Continue reading
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Valour IT Totals
A Hearty Thanks to all of you that joined in the fund raising effort this year. It looks like the totals are in……. Congratulations on a job well-done! Army: $53,861.11 Marines $40,348.00 Air Force: $32,452.34 Navy/USCG $21,696.75 Non-team $32,949.82 Total: … Continue reading
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Renovation
I’m renovating this blog. Trying to bring through historical posts from another host etc…. Bear with me while it all is resolved
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Changes
I think that I have finally found some time to make some changes here. If things are a little chaotic the next few days, I apologize I am renovating.
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Fundraising Continues
Okay Folks… we are falling short in completing the mission. It’s time, click on that button, donate what you can. Two days remaining in the fundraising campaign. There is also an auction of fun stuff out there raising money as … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday!!! 232 years ago, the United States Marine Corps was founded. The Commandant’s birthday message is posted here, and reproduced below. Click on the image for better quality. “Here’s health to you and to our Corps…” Semper Fidelis
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