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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 2010
Cool Gadget
Another one of those cool internet gadgets to characterize yourself by. Interesting results. I write like Dan Brown I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!
Posted in Humor, observations
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Interesting Happenings In Iran
So much of the focus recently has been on Iran’s nuclear program, and threats to close the Straits of Hormuz, that we forget the internal issues that are still in play. Over at the Long War Journal we are finding … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Terrorism
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1000 Rounds
A new contest is out there to drive traffic. The prize is right, I think I should participate. So, if you are in the market for ammo or accessories get thee on over to Lucky Gunner and buy something for … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms
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Halfway home. I dislike conne…
Halfway home. I dislike connections but it is not too terrible tonight
Wrapping up the west coast tri…
Wrapping up the west coast trip and headed back to the Midwest
Spirit of Semper Fi
There is a saying, “From the outside, you wouldn’t understand. From the inside, I can’t explain it”. Here is an attempt to explain it… OOORAH!
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Cyber War
An interesting question is raised over at Defensetech.org. Does the 2nd Amendment provide citizens the right to defend themselves against a cyber attack? The 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution is often referred to as the “right to keep and … Continue reading
Posted in Technology, Terrorism, Threats
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More Clarity
I’ve been on a big clarity kick lately. Sort of the knee jerk reaction to getting out of the Higher Education project I was working on. Simplicity and clarity. Two simple concepts that we do not see enough of in … Continue reading
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