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#240
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jan, 2012 15:07
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Hmm, already got my tickets for the guided tour for tomorrow and this has me wondering how the tour will work now, with Atlantis basically sitting where you'd be standing at to look at Endeavour next to it in HB4. You can actually see the barrier and posters for the tour to the left of Atlantis. (camera right)
The lady at KSC insists the tour will still be going into the VAB.
Somebody I know did the tour today. Sent this pic that she took on the tour
Not sure if I should put this here or in the Atlantis viewing, but with the webcams still on OTV-082 (inside the VAB), they caught some very interesting tour views. Looks like they are standing to the left of the vehicle, by the nose in the first shot, and either under, or just in front of, the left wing looking at Endeavour (or above at Atlantis):
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#241
by
Gary NASA
on 22 Jan, 2012 03:01
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Mainly about the rollover and exhibition...I say mainly, you'll see what I mean when you read it, as much as I've gone for balance here...
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/01/atlantis-begins-vacation-inside-vab-prepares-exhibition/
A wonderful article Chris and very balanced. The success of the final flights should never be shadowed by the mistake of retirement and you got the balance right.
I'm honored to have my quote, yes I gave permission for that, but not my name, in the article. It fits very well!
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#242
by
ramius17
on 22 Jan, 2012 14:19
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#243
by
Albireo
on 22 Jan, 2012 15:06
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WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing, this looks really great.
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#244
by
Furner
on 22 Jan, 2012 15:57
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#245
by
psloss
on 22 Jan, 2012 16:14
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#246
by
Ford Mustang
on 22 Jan, 2012 16:17
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#247
by
mtakala24
on 22 Jan, 2012 16:58
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phosynth site didn't work for me; I do have the latest version of Silverlight but I still got strange error messages.
Tried with Opera and Firefox.
I'll have to trust you that the panorama is good
and trust me, Silverlight is BAD.
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#248
by
mdeep
on 22 Jan, 2012 23:02
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Here's some of my photos from Friday's move:
http://www.mikedeep.com/Space-Shuttle/Transition-Retirement/2012-01-20-Atlantis-Roll-to/To answer the earlier question about exposure settings, they were different for each orbiter. Atlantis is better lit in the transfer aisle than Endeavour is in High Bay 4. I had 1/60 f4 ISO640 on Atlantis from the floor with the doors open. Endeavour was 0.3" f4 ISO100 on a tripod (1/25 at ISO800 to shoot handheld).
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#249
by
ramius17
on 22 Jan, 2012 23:14
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Thanks for all the comments! It was a great experience and very possibly once-in-a-lifetime at this point in time. The guide was great and instead of talking through the VAB portion, she told us to just go in, take in everything and take photos. No words can really describe it.
Photos are of Atlantis in the Transfer Aisle. These two photos were HDR composites, though single exposure shots are possible as well. (Single exposure settings used: ISO 200, F/5.6, 1/15s)
More photos at flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snoopyscamera/sets/72157628989138215/with/6745518835/.
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#250
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 Jan, 2012 03:14
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#251
by
mainengine
on 23 Jan, 2012 18:39
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Any idea how long Atlantis will stay there ?
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#252
by
msc
on 23 Jan, 2012 19:27
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Thanks for all the comments! It was a great experience and very possibly once-in-a-lifetime at this point in time. The guide was great and instead of talking through the VAB portion, she told us to just go in, take in everything and take photos. No words can really describe it.
Photos are of Atlantis in the Transfer Aisle. These two photos were HDR composites, though single exposure shots are possible as well. (Single exposure settings used: ISO 200, F/5.6, 1/15s)
More photos at flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snoopyscamera/sets/72157628989138215/with/6745518835/.
Great Googily Moogily!!
What type of insanity would cause someone (me) to make an 1800 mile round trip (fuel cost $332, various hotels $200, gallons of Mountain Dew $???) just for a couple hour tour that would land me in the presence of these two beautiful beasts, even if only for a few minutes?
.......must resist.........
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#253
by
stockman
on 23 Jan, 2012 19:29
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Great Googily Moogily!!
What type of insanity would cause someone (me) to make an 1800 mile round trip (fuel cost $332, various hotels $200, gallons of Mountain Dew $???) just for a couple hour tour that would land me in the presence of these two beautiful beasts, even if only for a few minutes?
.......must resist.........
Resistance..... is futile...
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#254
by
Namechange User
on 23 Jan, 2012 19:31
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What type of insanity would cause someone (me) to make an 1800 mile round trip (fuel cost $332, various hotels $200, gallons of Mountain Dew $???) just for a couple hour tour that would land me in the presence of these two beautiful beasts, even if only for a few minutes?
.......must resist.........
Honestly, wait until they are where they end up going for their final display. Their state now is somewhat....sad.
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#255
by
clevelas
on 23 Jan, 2012 20:48
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Correct me if I'm wrong. But even in the state they're in, this is about as close as the public will ever get to them, right?
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#256
by
psloss
on 23 Jan, 2012 20:59
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Correct me if I'm wrong. But even in the state they're in, this is about as close as the public will ever get to them, right?
We'll be able to get in the same range when they're on display.
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#257
by
ramius17
on 23 Jan, 2012 22:35
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True, though it'll be a bit different. They're sitting on their own in the VAB which has been their home (or the OPFs...). Viewing them in the VAB is unique enough, but then you add in the fact that they're in their current state (not 'dummified' yet) it makes it a bit more special in my mind. I've visited the Enterprise up in DC and though it's still great, it sorta takes a bit away from the whole experience.
My $.02.
Just gotta weigh how much you want to see them at this particular juncture in time.
Correct me if I'm wrong. But even in the state they're in, this is about as close as the public will ever get to them, right?
We'll be able to get in the same range when they're on display.
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#258
by
robertross
on 23 Jan, 2012 22:42
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True, though it'll be a bit different. They're sitting on their own in the VAB which has been their home (or the OPFs...). Viewing them in the VAB is unique enough, but then you add in the fact that they're in their current state (not 'dummified' yet) it makes it a bit more special in my mind. I've visited the Enterprise up in DC and though it's still great, it sorta takes a bit away from the whole experience.
My $.02.
Just gotta weigh how much you want to see them at this particular juncture in time.
It's the tie-in with the VAB that's the overall deciding factor. Seeing an orbiter up close is awesome in its own right, seeing inside the VAB is a unique and special moment (not yet for me, and won't happen unfortunately), but married together for the days left is an undenyable experience.
I have to wait for my next visit to see her in her new home, while watching an SLS launch (or possibly an EELV). But if I lived up to 8 hours drive away, I'd make the trip in a heartbeat.
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#259
by
msc
on 24 Jan, 2012 15:21
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Agreed. As has been said before, it's seeing them in their natural environment (if not their natural state) that is so enticing. Will I be able to see them up close at the VC or in DC? Yes.
But would you rather see an elephant on an African safari, or in your local zoo?
