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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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Daily Archives: January 21, 2008
Michael Yon
For those of you who know Michael Yon, and his writings this is probably old news. The NY Times, has a piece in today’s paper on Michael. Give it a read here. Then get on over to Michael’s site and … Continue reading
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Blogburst – Marine Family In Need
There is a bit of a blogburst going on to help the family of one of our own. The winner of the Bronze Star no less. Please go HERE for the whole story. H/T to Michelle Malkin, and Flopping Aces … Continue reading
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Extended Version – America’s Marines
For those of you who missed the commercial version, here is the extended version. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.466754&w=425&h=350&fv=] from our.marines.com posted with vodpod This makes me want to sign on all over again. If I could just get an age waiver. Go … Continue reading
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