Picture of someone that couldn't keep their hands off the payload bay door on sat
Quote from: 32s on 07/18/2013 11:05 pmPicture of someone that couldn't keep their hands off the payload bay door on sat You could actually touch the PLBD?
Quote from: Overflow on 07/18/2013 11:41 pmQuote from: 32s on 07/18/2013 11:05 pmPicture of someone that couldn't keep their hands off the payload bay door on sat You could actually touch the PLBD?She's quite close in the pictures, so I would guess someone determined to touch her would be able to do so with a little reach...
For what it's worth, before the exhibit opened, I tried to reach out and touch Atlantis from exactly that point — before the sign was installed. It was deceptively close but still well out of reach. When I returned after the opening, with the sign now installed, I couldn't see any way that someone could reach over and touch the orbiter. From the photo, it looks like the person is reaching for it, but I'd be surprised if s/he made contact.
In those pictures it does not seem to be very crowded at all, has the crowd died down now that it has been open for a few weeks? I like the idea of lighter crowds, then its a more personal experience with Atlantis.
Hello meat10af! You and I have a lot in common. Atlantis is also my favorite orbiter.PS - I really like your last picture. It shows how huge Atlantis is.
Quote from: Overflow on 07/22/2013 01:49 amHello meat10af! You and I have a lot in common. Atlantis is also my favorite orbiter.PS - I really like your last picture. It shows how huge Atlantis is.Indeed! She's got the most interesting mix of missions, I think.Thank you! Being within feet of her was stunning, no doubt. I felt dwarfed by her the entire time. After seeing her up close, it's hard to compare her to anything else. To call her a "machine" doesn't quite cut it. The wear all over the TPS truly gives her the appearance of being alive. The pictures in your thread are excellent, by the way. They really capture the wonder of the exhibit start to finish. Nice job!