Why does it appear that the earth's atmosphere is protruding into space on the left side of the photo? Is this some sort of atmospheric phenomena or another reflection?
John G. wrote:
Why does it appear that the earth's atmosphere is protruding into space on the left side of the photo?
Is this some sort of atmospheric phenomena or another reflection?
John G. wrote:
Why does it appear that the earth's atmosphere is protruding into space on the left side of the photo?
Is this some sort of atmospheric phenomena or another reflection?
Reflection.
Maybe, but unlike the green streak and some other more subtle reflections that clearly come from inside the ISS, the "protruding" atmosphere must be some sort of aberration introduced by the window- smudges on the glass, perhaps.
Chris
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John G. wrote:
Why does it appear that the earth's atmosphere is protruding into space on the left side of the photo?
Is this some sort of atmospheric phenomena or another reflection?
Reflection.
Maybe, but unlike the green streak and some other more subtle reflections that clearly come from inside the ISS, the "protruding" atmosphere must be some sort of aberration introduced by the window- smudges on the glass, perhaps.
That's what I meant: forward scattering reflections due to smudges on the glass.
I am constantly amazed (and awed) that such an unwieldy-looking conglomeration of those many parts can actually hold together and move so gracefully and steadily through its orbits.
I think it would be a good idea to leave the shuttle there (for emergencies). Next trip up could bring the fuel, etc. for it and bring back who's ever turn it is in the rotation.
sal wrote:I think it would be a good idea to leave the shuttle there (for emergencies). Next trip up could bring the fuel, etc. for it and bring back who's ever turn it is in the rotation.
This actually might make a lot of sence to leave a Shuttle attached (like the last shuttle trip up) as an emergency evacuation vehicle should the station undergo catastrophic depressurization.
Or as an additional trip and the shuttle could carry a small reentry vehicle in its cargo bay for the crew to return.
sal wrote:
I think it would be a good idea to leave the shuttle there (for emergencies). Next trip up could bring the fuel, etc. for it and bring back who's ever turn it is in the rotation.
This actually might make a lot of sence to leave a Shuttle attached (like the last shuttle trip up) as an emergency evacuation vehicle should the station undergo catastrophic depressurization. Or as an additional trip and the shuttle could carry a small reentry vehicle in its cargo bay for the crew to return.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station wrote:
Spacecraft from four different space agencies visit the ISS, serving a variety of purposes. The Automated Transfer Vehicle from the European Space Agency, the Russian Roskosmos Progress spacecraft and the HTV from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have provided resupply services to the station. In addition, Russia supplies a Soyuz spacecraft used for crew rotation and emergency evacuation, which is replaced every six months
Not sure what's up with that, but the file is on the APOD site and it shows just fine here. There's no problem with the URL I can see. Plus it says it's been viewed 144 times, so others are getting it.
Maybe a cache clearing operation is in order on your system?
sal wrote:I think it would be a good idea to leave the shuttle there (for emergencies). Next trip up could bring the fuel, etc. for it and bring back who's ever turn it is in the rotation.
This actually might make a lot of sence to leave a Shuttle attached
I doubt VERY seriously the machine is equipped to be "shut off" for long periods of time then fired up as needed. It's too complex a design to just assume that could be done.
NoelC wrote:Not sure what's up with that, but the file is on the APOD site and it shows just fine here. There's no problem with the URL I can see. Plus it says it's been viewed 144 times, so others are getting it.
Maybe a cache clearing operation is in order on your system?
Nor to be maintained in orbit - access hatches outside, 'quick' release studs that can't done undone in freefall, etc.etc.
Nice idea, wish it had been thought of thirty years ago!
John