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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 2008
My Corps…
…of elves. This surfaces every year, and always puts a smile on my face.
Posted in Holidays, Humor
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The Santa Sniper
I debated whether I really wanted to put this video up for the holidays. I am in one of “those” mindsets right now so…
Posted in Holidays, Humor
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Fixing The Auto Industry
A lot has been said about “bailing out” the traditional Big 3 auto makers in the US. I am looking at some of this, and thinking… nope, wouldn’t be prudent. Bottom line, they have it figured out. They NEED to … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Technology
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On Leadership
Here’s an interview with Fred Smith the CEO of Fed-Ex. Interesting stuff.
Posted in Culture
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Could You Imagine…
Standing stock still with a multi ton wild animal and her calf within inches of your hand??
Posted in Outdoors
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Grown Up Christmas List
Ahab has put up, “The Grown Up Christmas” here. He gives you the top five… let’s expand it to 10 or so. Here’s mine in no particular order: A few kind words. Job / Economic / National Security – they … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays
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Mid Week Humor
Since most of us in the United States are dealing with some form of cold and icy weather, I find this particular clip to be appropriate. WARNING: Put your drink down and swallow whatever you have in your mouth before … Continue reading
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Favorite Song of the Moment
Pick your version and let me know your preference.
Posted in Music
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Jimmy V
So they kicked off Jimmy V week at ESPN this week. It is always a week of a lot of interesting activites. What drives it all is the memory of Jimmy Valvano. Coaches are a special breed, and he was … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
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