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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: August 2010
Early Warning?
Get in the way back machine for a moment to 1987 and the Iran -Contra hearings, where we were first introduced to Osama Bin Laden. Today, he is a prominent figure in our world. In India, we are now seeing … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Threats
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Brother Maynard…
… consult the book of armaments. The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch………… seen here.
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Whoa, Doggie!
The folks in the Great State of Texas are entering the ring, to fight with the Federal government and it isn’t about immigration. The folks over at Energy Watch have been watching the developments pretty closely so, they are not … Continue reading
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Generals
There is a reason why Generals achieve what they do. Not the least is their ability to show their leadership with their words, as well as deeds. Recently General McChrystal retired. From his farewell speech – which you can get … Continue reading
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AWESOME Interview / Marketing
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Someone You Should Know
I think I have posted about this gentleman before. It was likely several months ago when he was just getting started. Mr. West is a Congressional Candidate in Florida, who would get my enthusiastic vote if I was a resident … Continue reading
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A Cultural Shift?
An interesting documentary looks to me coming out soon. It always amazes me the difference in America, that is “racial”. I learned early in life, and have had it reinforced through out my time that what matters is your character, … Continue reading
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Pre-Revolutionary?
Whoa! Interesting evaluation from a Carter Administration pollster. Extremely interesting facts that are developing across the nation. Even more interesting is the choice of words. I don’t think I have ever heard the term “Pre-Revolutionary” used to describe current events. … Continue reading
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Life
Life is getting in the way of blogging lately. Big project moving my office around and rebuilding it. About 65% complete now. Then a major building / organization project for the garage looming, and amongst it all is the normal … Continue reading
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Civil War?
An interesting piece on American Thinker today, likening the current “States Rights” movement to the build up of pressure prior to the Civil War. Are we headed that direction? I think that the circumstances are different, and that we are … Continue reading
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