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Old 05-01-2011, 09:19 AM
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Solar eclipse and ISS

Saw these on Spaceweather this am .... pretty stunning!!

http://legault.perso.sfr.fr/eclipse1...r_transit.html
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Old 05-01-2011, 09:27 AM
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That the ISS should transit the sun during an eclipse, that the path should be over land, that it is over in less than a second, that not be cloud in the way, and someone get good pics is beyond amazing.
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Old 05-01-2011, 09:48 AM
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What a great shot, great timing !
And as Andrew said, all those variables coming together is beyond amazing.

Thx for sharing Liz.
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Old 05-01-2011, 04:35 PM
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i to was just on space weather and noticed the pic!!! pretty amazing shot liz..
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Old 05-01-2011, 06:04 PM
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APOD! http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110105.html
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Old 05-01-2011, 06:08 PM
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Well deserved APOD!!!
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Old 05-01-2011, 06:42 PM
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What Great Timing
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:14 PM
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Perfect planning and timing
thx Liz.

Cheers Kev.
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