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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: July 2008
Tunderstruck Rotorwing Style
Well done video footage – married to AC DC.
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Nickelback – Rockstar
I am beginning to get hooked on Nickelback. Love this one, and the video…very cool. What can you say Gretzky even makes an appearance. As does Ted.
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Too Far
There has been a lot of talk about how far scociety has taken the concept of political correctness. To be honest, I think it is one of those things that has gotten entirely out of control and softened society much … Continue reading
Posted in Society
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Waffles
I remember starting a post about principles and waffling. Either I did not finish it, and lost the post or I took those comments out. In any case the topic came up again today, and it is getting more and … Continue reading
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Presidential Politics
I was reading through a fair amount of political commentary, some of it kind of out there, some of it better written and well researched. In all cases it is mostly opinion pieces anymore. I can across this post from … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Presidential Politics
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Blogs, Blogs, Blogs
There are any number of really really good blogs out there. Usually, I read along for a while thinking, “Yeah, this is someone that I can relate with”. Then something comes up, and the blog turns a corner into something … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs
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Personal Defense – Relying on someone else – NOT
Given the content of today’s (16 Jul) Day By Day (see above). I think it is time to comment on this recent story. The first comes from Louisville. As Breda so eloquently put it, “When seconds count…the police are a … Continue reading
Posted in Gun Control, Society
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The House Is Crumbling
August is approaching. I see that the Democratic Party is struggling to find their unity, and that BHO is waffling worse than any other political candidate in recent memory. Here is one of the latest that I find fascinating: The … Continue reading
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So Very Wrong
Now, I have tried to remain open minded and listen to the presidential candidates and what they have to say. As much as I hate admit it this far ahead of the election, my mind is made up. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Presidential Politics, Uncategorized
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Iraqi WMD
Most all of you should have read about the recent removal of Yellowcake from Iraq. For those of you unfamiliar with Yellowcake, this is a form of concentrated uranium that is used as a precursor for nuclear fuel for power … Continue reading
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