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high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« on: September 23, 2009, 04:32:25 PM »
People have taken pictures in space for cheap:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=7403.0

but video is cooler! and they actually show pictures/details of how its done!
http://bear.sbszoo.com/bear3-4/bear4.htm

The best part is when the balloon popped and the camera came crashing to earth . . .

Bear-4 HD Camera Flight
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Re: high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 12:53:19 AM »
It's a surprise it comes to an altitude like that and electronics doesn't fail....
Sure cold is a factor but, the cosmic rays at that altitude really bombard that thing...
It should get 3 - 5 greater amounts of rays...

Job extremely well done, It's very nice, just very very nice :D
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Re: high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 03:44:09 PM »
I can't believe that the camera survived the fall..
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Re: high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 05:11:35 PM »
They must have had a parachute or something for the fall, right?
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Re: high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 05:29:01 PM »
Ya, on the site it mentioned a parachute that deployed on the way down. of course, it only came into effect when there was enough atmosphere to produce enough drag.
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Re: high def video of hobbyist camera in space
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2009, 06:14:03 AM »
Imagine what would be going through their mind if the parachute had failed and all your work was going to be a total right off.
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