Here's my video of the launch from the end of Arbuckle Neck.I also have video of the subsequent brush fire after the launch.Yes, there were lots of cars - into the hundreds...I parked 1/2 mile away about 15 mins before launch. While driving in there...I noticed there seemed to be 3 major groupings of where people parked. Of course, I thought, I need to get as close as possible...why are all these people parking 3-4 miles away when they can get 2 miles away!I think it would have been better to have been further back as you could still see the launch pad/water tower and the rocket would not be going directly up where you basically pivoted your head 90 degrees.What a blast today was! ...and not just figuratively speaking!
BillyJoeBobDespite having to run 1/2 mile to set up and being your first time at filming a launch, your efforts are very professional. Your additional coverage of the fire is in par for most free-lance news coverage crews. Congratulations. Perhaps you can donate your time to provide future Wallops NASA sub-orbital and Orbital launches for NSF.
was the second stage ignition seen from the ground anywhere?
Quote from: chrisking0997 on 04/23/2013 05:51 pmwas the second stage ignition seen from the ground anywhere? I don't believe it was visible from the ground. It took place at an altitude of 117 miles about 5 and a half minutes after liftoff...pretty far downrange.Personally, I was just able to see first stage powered flight from my vantage point.
Also, here are some photos from about one mile back from the end of Arbuckle Neck, towards Assawoman: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fxmurphy/sets/72157633301277614/ (Note: not by me)This may represent the best view you can get if the road ends up being closed during future Cygnus flights (because of hydrazine and other toxics on board).
here are a few snapshots of the launch pad, from the end of arbuckle neck road. (nikon d5100, 200mm, ISO 100, f/8, 1/800)
Quote from: chrisking0997 on 04/23/2013 05:51 pmwas the second stage ignition seen from the ground anywhere? Interested to know that myself.Also, here are some photos from about one mile back from the end of Arbuckle Neck, towards Assawoman: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fxmurphy/sets/72157633301277614/ (Note: not by me)This may represent the best view you can get if the road ends up being closed during future Cygnus flights (because of hydrazine and other toxics on board).
That was me with the photo from that area. :-)
Quote from: FXM on 08/09/2013 07:02 pmThat was me with the photo from that area. :-)Do you mind revealing what camera/lens you were using from there?