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#40
by
32s
on 18 Jul, 2013 22:55
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Pictures of Atlantis today
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#41
by
32s
on 18 Jul, 2013 22:58
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#42
by
32s
on 18 Jul, 2013 23:05
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Picture of someone that couldn't keep their hands off the payload bay door on sat
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#43
by
32s
on 18 Jul, 2013 23:10
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#44
by
32s
on 18 Jul, 2013 23:15
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#45
by
Overflow
on 18 Jul, 2013 23:41
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Picture of someone that couldn't keep their hands off the payload bay door on sat
You could actually touch the PLBD?
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#46
by
Ford Mustang
on 19 Jul, 2013 02:35
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Picture 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...
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#47
by
Overflow
on 19 Jul, 2013 11:31
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Picture 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...
Ugh..
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#48
by
collectSPACE
on 19 Jul, 2013 14:14
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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.
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#49
by
roma847
on 19 Jul, 2013 16:46
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I am sure that distance will be chosen already so that nobody can touch Atlantis, it only looks like.
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#50
by
brettreds2k
on 19 Jul, 2013 19:18
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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.
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#51
by
yorky10
on 19 Jul, 2013 19:21
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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.
I agree it's further than it looks. I'm more concerned about falling cameras / sunglasses etc on that left wing tip.
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#52
by
Foxtrot42
on 20 Jul, 2013 04:51
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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.
I was there on a Thursday and I wasn't standing in line for anything longer than 5 minutes. For Atlantis, they bring people in by groups, so you have one group come in, and when they disperse, there is usually a little time before the next group. I found I had plenty of time for calm reflection with the old bird.
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#53
by
padrat
on 20 Jul, 2013 11:22
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My wife said there was 10K people in the park on Friday when they were expecting 5-6K. So the crowds haven't really died down yet. Of course there was also a launch Friday as well.
But yeah, you don't really wait too long. Plus it's well worth the wait. But that's just my opinion....
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#54
by
Overflow
on 20 Jul, 2013 14:32
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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.
Good. Thank you for this information.
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#55
by
Overflow
on 21 Jul, 2013 00:03
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Whoa. I see we have a new thread here.
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#56
by
meat10af
on 22 Jul, 2013 01:44
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I had the pleasure of spending last Friday with Atlantis. She’s my favorite orbiter, and I’m ever-thankful to have seen her launch on STS-135. Seeing her brought back memories of that last hurrah, and of her rollover to the Visitor’s Complex back in November.
Needless to say, the exhibit is gorgeous, informative and downright surreal. It’s crowded as can be, but most people seemed very respectful and I never felt like my experience was being impeded.
The museum had a staff member on hand to answer questions about the exhibit. I’m unsure if he was a STS engineer or if he is a historian of some persuasion, but he certainly knew a good deal about the orbiter and the exhibit in general.
I visited Atlantis three times over the course of the day. During my final visit, I was in the museum about thirty minutes before closing, when people had started clearing out a bit. As mentioned earlier, the crowds were all very respectful, but photo ops are usually better with fewer people around. I took the opportunity to get a photo of only me and Atlantis. It’s one I’ll cherish.
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#57
by
Overflow
on 22 Jul, 2013 01:49
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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.
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#58
by
meat10af
on 22 Jul, 2013 04:31
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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.
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!
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#59
by
Overflow
on 22 Jul, 2013 12:33
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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.
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!
Thank you!
I agree that the orbiters have a persona about them.
