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Teens capture images of space with £56 camera and balloon

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Teens capture images of space with £56 camera and balloon - 03-20-2009, 02:06 PM


"Taking atmospheric readings and photographs 20 miles above the ground, the Meteotek team of IES La Bisbal school in Catalonia completed their incredible experiment at the end of February this year."

Full story with photo here.

Spanish article with more pictures of earth and equipment used.

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that is so cool! makes me want to try...
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03-20-2009, 03:01 PM


A Big A+ for the Younger Generation!!!
Good Job! Incredible photos!

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03-20-2009, 04:49 PM


I'm amazed that the gear only travelled 10km horizontally. The must have picked a perfectly windless day.

Headline: NASA abandons project to repeat Spanish schoolboys' accomplishments. 3 years behind schedule and $100 million over budget...

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03-20-2009, 09:44 PM


That's simply awesome!
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03-20-2009, 09:51 PM


My nephew and his engineering class at OSU did this last fall. I can't find the link right now, but they got some really cool shots from literally the edge of space.

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