Many have asked how this photo was made. This is my explanation.
The ISS rotates about its pitch axis as it orbits Earth at 17,000mph to keep its nadir view constant. Because of this long exposure photography turns stars into arced lines.
Sidereal clock drives on Earth match the planet's rotation to see stars clearly. I knew one designed for space could do this too.
So a camera mount was custom built at
@RITtigers to rotate once every 90 minutes using a 60 to 90 toothed gear system, cancelling out the orbital motion of ISS and allowing the capture of distant stars as fixed points!
In essence, it is a a rotational coil spring powered analog star tracker. It was machined out of aluminum and is entirely mechanical to bypass NASA's strict electrical requirements for cargo. We had to get creative!
After Expedition 72 it was safely returned to Earth and is to be displayed at RIT. Which I am pleased to say because a similar barn door tracker I made from spare parts on Expedition 6 for nighttime city photography was destroyed in an atmospheric trash disposal!
Photography is an important part of sharing the journey to new frontiers for all people of Earth!
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Gunners, the North America tour is here! Which show are you comin' out to?
Jul 23, Raleigh, NC
Jul 26, Saratoga Springs, NY
Jul 29, Tinley Park, IL
Aug 1, Hershey, PA
Aug 5, Toronto, ON
Aug 8, Shakopee, MN
Aug 12, East Rutherford, NJ
Aug 16, St. Louis, MO
Aug 19, Kansas City, MO
Aug 22, Las Vegas, NV
Aug 26, Edmonton, AB
Aug 29, Vancouver, BC
Sep 2, San Diego, CA
Sep 5, Pasadena, CA
Sep 9, Arlington, TX
Sep 12, Ridgedale, MO
Sep 16, San Antonio, TX
Sep 19, Atlanta, GA
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From China… a portable device that turns various water sources into usable, clean water
China has developed a mobile water‑purification unit capable of treating well water, floodwater, river water, mountain springs, groundwater, and even tap water — all without disconnecting pipes or performing any complex installation work.
The device is easy to carry and operate, making it suitable for homes, farms, work sites, camping trips, and emergency situations or natural disasters where traditional water sources are affected.
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