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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: June 2008
Interservice Joke
A Marine and a sailor were sitting in a bar one day arguing over which was the superior service. After a swig of beer the Marine says, ‘Well, we had Iwo Jima.’ Arching his eyebrows, the sailor replies, ‘We had … Continue reading
Counter Terrorism
IRAN I have posted previously about Iran. I have commented previously about events in the 70′s that effect my view of Iran. It seems that every time I turn around, something else is popping up that points a finger at … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Terrorism
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Headed Out
Taking a family vacation for a little while. I expect that time in front of a computer will be quite limited during the period so, I have put together a few little “treats” in some posts and scheduled them to … Continue reading
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Barracuda – Cal Jam
These were the days, outdoor shows and the Wilson sisters.
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Someone you all should know
A guy who is maintaining a very important and oft forgotten tradition.
Posted in Culture, Heroes
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Energy Solutions at the “Board”
I thought that I was likely done with my energy ranting for the day. However, I have to share this one with you. The solution is not as easy as the comic portrays but it is funny anyway.
Posted in Energy, Humor
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Energy Debates
Now admittedly this report does not address the problems in our approach to policy, and I wish we would get off this partisan finger pointing and move the country forward. It is an election year so I would expect that … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Politics, Presidential Politics
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How to drop 80 million in 60 seconds or less
Talk about ruining your day. http://view.break.com/505871 – Watch more free videos
Posted in Humor, Uncategorized
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The Politics of Energy
Growing up and learning to drive during the 70′s I think I can safely say that I have been paying attention to the energy situation for quite some time now. A couple of things that have really struck me over … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Politics
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