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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: May 2010
Changing the Axis of Attack
A couple of interesting pieces showing up on various sources this week. In the past I have posted about Iran’s continuing thrust into Latin America, and from there the potential for infiltration across our southern border. Douglas Farrah has an … Continue reading
Posted in GWOT, Iran, Terrorism, Threats
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Counter Terrorism
An interesting Op-Ed piece today by Matthew Levitt that lays things out without any sugar coating. The startling and depressing truth is that eight years after Sept. 11, we cannot say with confidence that we are likely to prevent the … Continue reading
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Laugh of the Day
I apologize in advance, and provide a Class I beverage alert to the following piece. Found at this site is a story about riding your motorcycle and the dangers there in. Road Hazards take all forms, read and heed. Posted … Continue reading
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UFC at MACE
Offered with one comment…. watch them all. Damn I miss this.
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Do you have your Gray Awareness Ribbon?
May is Zombie Awareness Month
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the patrol was not too effecti…
the patrol was not too effective as everyone was more focused on shopping than their environment
under what circumstances are a…
under what circumstances are armed MPs authorized to patrol LGA? i saw 4 in the checkin area today
under what circumstances are a…
under what circumstances are armed MPs authorized to patrol LGA? i saw 4 in the checkin area today
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