Archive 19. August 2013

ISS Flyover #12

19.8.2013 von Guido · Category: Astronomy, Blog, ISS & Co


This is another ISS pass over Mülheim, from August 16th in a 128-second exposure. I’d like to wish Fraser Cain, the publisher of Universe Today, a happy birthday with this image! It’s a much better shot than my previous effort – only, for some reason, now the ISS trail is straight, but the star trails are a bit crooked. There’s also a bit of light pollution on the bottom from the balcony lamps and some sensor glow, but I like this better because the space station faded out before it went behind the maple tree.

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City Views #22: Highrises V

19.8.2013 von Guido · Category: Blog, City Views, Mülheim


One more view of the inner city highrises here in Mülheim, standing right in front. Compared to real highrises, these are comparatively tiny, only 80 meters high, but they still look like monsters towering over the whole center of the city. Sometimes I wonder how the city would look without these buildings…

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Curly #5

19.8.2013 von Guido · Category: Balcony, Blog, Greenery


Maybe the plant wants to ask a question?

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Tomato Season #7

19.8.2013 von Guido · Category: Balcony, Blog, Greenery, Tomatoes


These are never going to ripen if this weather keeps up…

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Balcony Flowers #62

19.8.2013 von Guido · Category: Balcony, Blog, Flowers, Greenery


Inching up very close to Zinnia Center!

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