If you ever had any doubt! You must see a launch for real! But you'd better hurry to see a shuttle. Only 5 left!
@JackB - Where were you? I was on the causeway at the 2nd Merritt Island exit (counting from the mainland).
Joined just to post these. If there's a more appropriate forum, I'm sure the mods can fix my guess. These were taken at ~2:26pm EST, ~80mi north of Canaveral, from an altitude of ~25K ft. Pilot was nice enough to deviate right so we could see the whole show.
For the record, here's what was transcribed from the briefing over in the live thread
Had an amazing view watching from the causeway...here's some photos...
Quote from: spacegirlnj on 11/19/2009 01:36 pmHad an amazing view watching from the causeway...here's some photos...Absolutely fantastic!!What sort of gear for those, if I may ask?
Quote from: robertross on 11/19/2009 01:55 pmQuote from: spacegirlnj on 11/19/2009 01:36 pmHad an amazing view watching from the causeway...here's some photos...Absolutely fantastic!!What sort of gear for those, if I may ask?Thank you!! Used a Canon Rebel XTi...500mm f/5 lens. Used a tripod for the beginning part of launch and then when the shuttle got out of range just pulled the camera off the tripod and handheld it. The amount of amazing lenses on the causeway blew me away. I wish I could see some of the shots these guys got with their behemoth lenses! My 500mm looked like a baby compared to these guys!
Quote from: spacegirlnj on 11/19/2009 01:36 pmHad an amazing view watching from the causeway...here's some photos...Is it possible to view the photos in High Resolution Great photos, thanks
Quote from: spacegirlnj on 11/19/2009 02:07 pmQuote from: robertross on 11/19/2009 01:55 pmQuote from: spacegirlnj on 11/19/2009 01:36 pmHad an amazing view watching from the causeway...here's some photos...Absolutely fantastic!!What sort of gear for those, if I may ask?Thank you!! Used a Canon Rebel XTi...500mm f/5 lens. Used a tripod for the beginning part of launch and then when the shuttle got out of range just pulled the camera off the tripod and handheld it. The amount of amazing lenses on the causeway blew me away. I wish I could see some of the shots these guys got with their behemoth lenses! My 500mm looked like a baby compared to these guys!Cool, thanks.yeah the Sigma 500mm F2.8 from just BEGS to be bought with a second mortgage...lolMy 300mm F4 would be dwarfed, even with my 2X tele. Need more glass!For me, I need to hear it. Pictures are one thing (for sentimental value) but I want to feel and hear it as well...like basking in the sun.