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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: December 2007
Presidential Politics
It seems like the major Presidential candidates have embarked on a holiday message campaign. One of them hit me right between the eyes as entirely appropriate both for the season, and for his character. Me thinks someone has their priorities … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Presidential Politics
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Charlie Brown??
Your Christmas is Most Like: A Charlie Brown Christmas Each year, you really get into the spirit of Christmas. Which is much more important to you than nifty presents. What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like?
Posted in Humor
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Which Reindeer are You?
You Are Comet A total daredevil, you’re the reindeer with an edge!Why You’re Naughty: You almost gave Santa a heart attack when you took him sky diving Why You’re Nice: You always make sure the sleigh is going warp speed … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
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NORAD IS TRACKING SANTA!
NORAD is up and ready to go. As they have done for many years NORAD is prepared to share their Santa tracking data with the world. The tracking site is here: http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm Merry Christmas!
Posted in Holidays
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2nd Ammendment Poll
The 2nd Ammendment to the Constitution of the United States is one that seems to draw a lot of attention, and a lot of discussion. While we could dig into it here, and I could share my points of view … Continue reading
Posted in Guns, Surveys
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Christmas Thoughts – Part 2
Since I am on a surprisingly poetic theme right now, here is another one. Again, I think the season serves as a focal point in this case for something that we often take for granted. While I know that feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History
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Christmas Thoughts – Part 1
Christmas and the Christmas season means many things to many people. I think that the season is also the trigger to things that are running through people’s thoughts. Certainly Christmas is the trigger for me to catch up with friends … Continue reading
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Enough Slacking
Between work and the holidays finding time to write has become tough. There are a lot of great issues to discuss and I have missed the boat on most of them. Well, let’s see what we can do to change … Continue reading
Posted in Admin
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