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Offline Grumpmeister

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Thought you might appreciate this Uncle M
« on: June 25, 2010, 05:23:39 PM »
Satellite photos with a difference taken from the edge of space.





The difference? Here is the satellite used. Helium ballons, polystyrene casing and a £30 Canon digital camera, build in a shed.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1288688/The-incredible-pictures-edge-space--taken-30-digital-camera-attached-balloon.html
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Re: Thought you might appreciate this Uncle M
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2010, 06:19:54 PM »
Didn't some English bloke do that months ago...?  Shrugs:
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Re: Thought you might appreciate this Uncle M
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2010, 06:30:57 PM »
Thanks GM  happy088

I think you're right BM.
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2010, 06:37:55 PM »
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