Off site view positions?

[desktopsimmer]

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[uri_ba]

ohh my.. I'm so slow today
that option didn't even cross my mind

[desktopsimmer]

no problem I won't tell anyne . I have to admit, I originally thought it was another NASA acronym

[Steven]

I usually shoot with both my eyes open - especially when using long lenses - it makes "pointing" easier

But I will defiantly take your advice on it!

Admin, FB?

The only reason I say that is I did some video of the launch, and I specifically remember two parts of the launch - when she rose above the pad and the SRB brightness, and a little over about 1.5 minutes through, just looking up at the contrail.  I was watching my video so much, I really didn't get the full experience.  I can remember all the sounds and where I was standing, but I don't remember seeing anything other than my video screen and two times of looking at Atlantis.

Feel free to do what you want, but I really do advise to do more watching than snapping.  The only thing I'll do if I go back is watch, point the camera and hope I get something, really.  Just watch and be amazed.

[spaceboy7441]

I put in for the final (Scheduled) shuttle flight STS-133 from congressman and should hopefully get those but unlike STS-129 my first launch I will basically only watch the launch and not even worry about pics. I wish I could have an ato tracker to take pics 

[Admin]

Uri - this is a nice link for you: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/view/view_shuttle.html

/Admin

[uri_ba]

saw that of course
I was hoping someone know somthing the rest of the world doesn't

[spaceboy7441]

Did you change your arrival for the new target date?

[Pocci]

I was hoping someone know somthing the rest of the world doesn't

Skydive DeLand
A friend of mine just told me they are good in managing a jump so that you are in freefall when the shuttle launches. He could even hear the engines roar in freefall (and you seldom hear anything in freefall).
Armin

[schmidtrock]

I plan to be at Spaceview Park. Info from this site http://www.launchphotography.com/Shuttle_Launch_Viewing.html

One of the nicer places, and a good specific destination point to look for, is Spaceview Park at the northern end of Titusville (about a block south of where the 406 bridge is). The Astronaut Walk of Fame is here too, and provides a nice way to spend the time waiting. A live broadcast of the launch via NASA TV is normally broadcast in Spaceview Park, which is another reason to view from here.

If you have your own scanner, again, tune to 146.9400 to hear the NASA TV broadcast, or AM 1240 and 1350 for information. As viewed from Titusville, the shuttle will arc from right to left to a small degree for ISS flights (and the opposite, left to right, for the Hubble flight in late 2008).


I plan to head that way really early Monday a.m. and be there in plenty of time for a strategic location. Hoping to be there well in advance of the recommended two hours. Barring a scrub, anyone care to meet for breakfast after the launch somewhere? Paging Uri.

[Admin]

You mean "The Astronauts' HALL of Fame" <g> (a nice visit too, BTW)

/Admin

[schmidtrock]

I think that is actually at KSC. This is called a walk of fame. http://www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=207

ETA: Another site with better info http://www.nbbd.com/godo/spaceviewpark/index.html

[Austromir91]

So far, I've got Causeway Tickets from Gator tours.. we'll see how it goes.

if that shot liftoff was taken with a 300mm lens in titusville I'm good with my 510 on the causeway...

You know where the K-Mart is? K-Mart is closed and all advertisment is removed. You can ask me - I stay at room number 221 of Clarion Inn - lol

Here my pics from 2nd and 3rd April

[Admin]

Now is that cool or WHAT!

/Admin

[uri_ba]

the K-mart is on 810 something HWY, it's in your reservation mail from Gator. I can pick you up if you want (but i'll be at the parking lot before 21:00).
Guess I'll see you there tonight