Off site view positions?

[Admin]

Is this a 10,000x10,000 composite pic, Uri?

/Admin

[uri_ba]

8000*7000 as a matter of fact, I have a bigger one, but my netbook isn't strong enough to stich it up..

[Admin]

8000*7000 as a matter of fact, I have a bigger one, but my netbook isn't strong enough to stich it up..

Nice! So you maxed the zoom and got around 0.1 deg FoV and then took multiple shots. Nice way to increase the resolution. Pity you can't do the same while the Shuttle is rolling - LOL!

Another idea: if you have another camera, you can tripod it and open it at Bulb during liftoff and ascent, with max aperture and FoV all the way until SEP. That will create a nice "ballistic" trail of light, and if you're lucky, you'll also capture the two falling SRB fading trails. Try that!

/Admin

[uri_ba]

lol
I'm going to be there with three cameras, two tripods and a monopod

original plan was to take a picture of T-9 to MECO..

[schmidtrock]

Anybody wants to meet up post launch let me know. Would love to meet any of y'all there for the launch.

[Admin]

And don't forget guys: the forum needs lots of pictures of that/those meetings.

/Admin

[bradleyjs]

lol
I'm going to be there with three cameras, two tripods and a monopod

original plan was to take a picture of T-9 to MECO..

Wish I could - but this "work thing" has me chained to my desk ... sucks..

[Austromir91]

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
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Hi!

K Mart at 810 Cheney Highway is closed - I wrote this because when I was there for the first time I looked for K-Mart - you mentioned when I´m not wrong You are a launch rookie  

Greets,  Marius

My rental car has a licence plate from North Carolina / SILVER TOYOTA Corolla - will be there at latest 11. pm. Now time for some rest.

 

[uri_ba]

rgr, I'm already there. red ford focus, illinois plates...

[spaceboy7441]

Enjoy the launch Uri!! I will be watching it from my house (Tampa bay area).
Have fun I know I did when I went
 

[uri_ba]

i'll do my best

I'm off to a little nap
C-ya in 2 hours "Astromir" - feel free to wake me up, I'm parked just outside the "Anytime fitness" they have unsecured WIFI

[Admin]

I suggest both of you hold up big "SSM2007 Rulez" signs so that you don't miss each-other, LOL!

Enjoy the launch! Less than 4 hours to go!

/Admin

[schmidtrock]

At Space view park now. Great view of the VAB and the pad. Can't wait! My second launch in person. First was STS6 on this same date in 1983, Challenger's maiden voyage. Girlfriend's first and she is really excited!

[Admin]

Nice job guys! If you have the time and connection please post in real-time - on the STS-131 thread!

If you have time, connection AND the necessary bandwidth, post pics in the forum. Width size is 600 pics. Height is no limit. If you don't have the tools, time, etc. to resize, email to groundcrew and we'll upload them on the forum for you, with due credits.

Can we have a quick comms-check?

Who is present at the STS-131 launch at KSC?

Austromir - check
Uri-Ba - check
Schmidtrock - check

... any others?

I'll repeat this post on the STS-131 thread.

/Admin

[simking]

Well well tell us all about it I am jealous i used to live 2 hrs from their and i would be right their with you guys is I were still their....photos?