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Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 09:30 PM Apr 2013

Timelapse From Space Will Leave You Humbled

Check this out full screen:

http://fstoppers.com/timelapse-from-space-will-leave-you-humbled

Man (or woman) can only dream what it looks like hovering above earth watching the beauty of science orbit beneath them. Thanks to the ISS (International Space Station) we have the next best thing, a timelapse. “Some interesting tidbits about the ISS. It orbits the planet about once every 90 mins and is about 350 Km/217 miles. The yellow/greenish line that you see over the earth is Airgolw. All footage has been color graded, denoised, deflickered, slowed down and stabilized by Bruce W. Berry. Clips were then complied and converted to 1080 HD at 24 frames/sec. Read on to learn what cameras they use and more info about the ISS”
“All Time-lapse sequences were taken by the astronaunts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) (Thanks guys for making this available to the public for use!) Hope you all enjoy it and thanks for watching!
Music: “Manhatta” composed & performed by “The Cinematic Orchestra”
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Timelapse From Space Will Leave You Humbled (Original Post) Coyotl Apr 2013 OP
We are a very "busy" species. (nt) NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1
Wow!... DonViejo Apr 2013 #2
Kicking for later tonight! arcane1 Apr 2013 #3
k and r--thank you niyad Apr 2013 #4
The "green flash" at sunset is a rare phenomenon here on the ground Warpy Apr 2013 #5
You can see the green flash from Mary's Peak, Oregon. Coyotl Apr 2013 #7
k 840high Apr 2013 #6
Wow! Sent that link to everyone I know. Thank you. Jasana Apr 2013 #8
Truly wonderful ... MrMickeysMom Apr 2013 #9

Warpy

(111,245 posts)
5. The "green flash" at sunset is a rare phenomenon here on the ground
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 10:57 PM
Apr 2013

and is usually seen in the tropics.

I saw it once on Cape Cod after a particularly strong front had come through earlier that day in June. If other people hadn't remarked about it the next day, I'd probably never admit it, it's that rare.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
7. You can see the green flash from Mary's Peak, Oregon.
Sat Apr 13, 2013, 12:04 AM
Apr 2013

It is the highest point in the Coast Range, so the down angle from the mountain has a lot of dip in the horizon. That makes the difference.

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