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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 2010
VW Jetta Introduction
Volkswagen is unveiling the 2011 Jetta today. Now, it’s not really the car for me. It does not suit my lifestyle or needs. So, why am I writing about it? Well, as I was walking to work this morning they … Continue reading
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Leadership and Accountability
One of the things that I see over and over again in my line of work, is the daily demonstration of leadership skills and accountability. In some cases it is a definite lack of those traits, and then I see … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Presidential Politics
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Oh, Oh… Did he say that?
POTUS is at it again, today US President Barack Obama has said the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will have the same impact on the US psyche as 9/11. Unbelievable. A lot of folks have commented on this. … Continue reading
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Nickleback – Far Away
I find it very pleasing to stumble across videos like this. I think a short series is in order. Let’s begin the series with a little bit of Nickleback. more about “YouTube – US Military Tribute – Far A…“, posted … Continue reading
Posted in Blood Warmer, Music
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Gravitas
POTUS does not have it, and it shows at every turn. Full POTUS quote: “I was down there a month ago, before most of these talkin’ heads were even paying attention to the gulf. A month ago I was meeting … Continue reading
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Cyber Counter Attch
An interesting perspective has been presented over at Defense Tech today. My interest in “cyber war” has always been focused on how do you short circuit an attack to minimize penetration and damage to critical systems. It seems that the … Continue reading
Posted in Science, Threats
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June 6th
A series of interesting posts is up at Argghhh!!! Describing the events of 66 years ago. 26 years ago, this commemorative address was made. These are the things that our forefathers have done to support Liberty, and this Republic. Are … Continue reading
Posted in Heroes, History
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Search Engines
The search engine battle out there is pretty intense. It seems that every time that you add a new application to your computer, they want to install a toolset. It might be Yahoo, Google, Ask, or others. While the search … Continue reading
Tuesday Chuckle
A bit of humor for the day. You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, … Continue reading
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