Coolest Photo Taken in the History of Space

***J.C.*** · 05-15-2009, 03:36 PM

An amateur astronomer named Thierry Legault took this unbelievable photo of the Space Shuttle Atlantis silhouetted by our massive sun -- and you won't believe what it took to get the shot.

The shuttle (which is only 37m long and has a 24m wingspan) was traveling 17,500 mph at 350 miles above the Earth's surface -- and Lagault says he only had .8 seconds to get the shot. The sun looms in the background a mere 91 million miles away.

**Leaf** · 05-15-2009, 07:04 PM

that is a cool shot, thanks for sharing

**chrisxp** · 07-02-2009, 05:58 AM

omg thats so brill what a fantastic shot that was

***ITS ME!*** · 07-02-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

and you won't believe what it took to get the shot.

Its a great shot but I was wondering how he got the shot ?

***J.C.*** · 07-02-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITS ME!

Its a great shot but I was wondering how he got the shot ?

Here you can read all about it ITS ME.....

Thierry Legault - Transit of Atlantis and Hubble in front of the Sun

**khthonia** · 07-08-2009, 12:53 PM

very freaky, lucky they didnt get burned alive they seem close to it

05-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
*J.C.* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,614 My Mood: Total Points: 8,574,358,893,786 Thanks: 1,078 Thanked 539 Times in 425 Posts	Coolest Photo Taken in the History of Space An amateur astronomer named Thierry Legault took this unbelievable photo of the Space Shuttle Atlantis silhouetted by our massive sun -- and you won't believe what it took to get the shot. The shuttle (which is only 37m long and has a 24m wingspan) was traveling 17,500 mph at 350 miles above the Earth's surface -- and Lagault says he only had .8 seconds to get the shot. The sun looms in the background a mere 91 million miles away. __________________ I have two guns...One for each of ya! ~Doc Holliday~ 4:20

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-15-2009, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Leaf Honored Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 38 My Mood: Total Points: 1,177,384 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	that is a cool shot, thanks for sharing

07-02-2009, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
chrisxp Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16 Total Points: 2,369 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	omg thats so brill what a fantastic shot that was

07-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
khthonia Downloaders Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16 Total Points: 6,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	very freaky, lucky they didnt get burned alive they seem close to it

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)