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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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Category Archives: Firearms
The Swiss Paradigm
Confederate Yankee: Shoot Twice, Then Go Home. An interesting, if brief, reminder of the success that one of our European friends have had without resorting to any gun control. Just as a corollary observation, can you recall any riots or … Continue reading
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Broadsword Saga – 8
Now that the VALOUR IT campaign has ended, it is time to provide a Broadsword update. She is almost complete. The Duracoat went on last week. It needs some curing time, a little bit of testing and tuning, and then … Continue reading
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First Aid
There is a thread that is running around the intrawebz of one “outdoorsman” that had the distinct misfortune of filming himself during a shooting drill. Long story short, he made a mistake during his draw stroke that resulted in a … Continue reading
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Traveling with Firearms?
Caleb has a post up at Cheaper Than Dirt on flying with your firearms. Good advice, go read it.
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Broadsword Saga -7
For those that are interested, the Broadsword Saga continues. I am now referring to this as “The Great Broadsword Adventure of 2011″. Custom equipment is always something that takes time to get right. If you are ordering something like custom … Continue reading
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Practical Shooting
There is a local club here in the area (well an hour or so away) that runs “Introduction to Practical” shooting events a couple of times a month. The title it “Action Pistol”. Last night was the first time that … Continue reading
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Specialized Tools
For every job there is a right tool, and thousands of wrong tools. I had a Gunny that was very fond of reminding everyone to use the right tool for the job. I have a garage full of specialized tools, … Continue reading
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Broadsword Saga – 6
Well for those that are still following the construction saga of the Broadsword, we have been hung up on the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for a few weeks now. Supply chains being what they are, there is little that can … Continue reading
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Boomershoot – Saturday
What a difference a day makes. Mostly cloudy, warm, little to no wind. Picked up a sunburn in all the clouds. Good day to be shooting, and the results were worth it. I do need to pick up a better … Continue reading
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Boomershoot 2011 friday
The boomershoot event is a one day event that takes place on Sunday. It focuses on reactive targets that are placed from 375 yards to 800 yards in distance. On Friday and Saturday there is a precision rifle clinic that … Continue reading
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