Extraordinary view of a rocket launch

Dowly · 10-04-13, 12:28 PM

This one's from 2007, but only saw it posted recently by Phil Plait.

Quote:

On June 7, 2007, a Delta II rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force
Base in California. Knowing full well this event was taking place, Air Force Staff
Sergeant Eric Thompson, an instructor with the 532nd Training Squadron, figured
he knew a place that might provide a better view than usual.

http://www.vandenberg.af.mil/shared/...-6439T-001.JPG

Amazing view.

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-13, 12:37 PM

Astonishing shot. Another one of those pictures that make you feel insignificant in the larger scheme of things.

eddie · 10-04-13, 12:53 PM

It is a great shot! Thanks for the link!

Dowly · 10-04-13, 12:56 PM

No problemo, ED-209 (I can call you ed-209, can I?).

eddie · 10-04-13, 12:59 PM

Not sure what ed-209 is, but go ahead,lol That pic reminded me of the one taken by a passenger on a airliner who caught the last shuttle launch, looked very similar!

Tango589 · 10-04-13, 01:07 PM

FYI:

http://outcaststudios.com/forums/index.php/topic/13084-dsc-ed-209-monday-april-15-2013-vol-25-no-26/

10-04-13, 12:37 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Astonishing shot. Another one of those pictures that make you feel insignificant in the larger scheme of things. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-04-13, 12:53 PM	#3
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	It is a great shot! Thanks for the link! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-04-13, 12:59 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Not sure what ed-209 is, but go ahead,lol That pic reminded me of the one taken by a passenger on a airliner who caught the last shuttle launch, looked very similar! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-04-13, 01:07 PM	#6
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,377 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	FYI: http://outcaststudios.com/forums/index.php/topic/13084-dsc-ed-209-monday-april-15-2013-vol-25-no-26/ __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

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10-04-13, 12:56 PM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	No problemo, ED-209 (I can call you ed-209, can I?).