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Did anyone watch the takeoff last night of Atlantis? It was perfect but
what really impressed me was a closeup view of the shuttles tail/engines
taken I would guess from a photog chase plane. Really cool. It seems
like they are getting better and better photography for the departures.
ONe day I'd like to be down there when a shuttle departs.
Godspeed Atlantis.
Yep, in the past couple of launches they've been broadcasting some amazing angles, I think mainly to watch for falling debris like that which caused the demise of Columbia.
Unfourtunatly I had to watch the launch on TV. I had Tickets for this launch, I was all set to go down in March when it was originally scheduled. If I didn't start my new job this week I would have been right there(six miles away). It looked like a perfect launch. Great Weather.
Eric
I watched it, and yes the photography is amazing. I would agree its probably used for looking for debris.
Guess this is the best inverted flying anyone could get.
what airport did you shoot those photos at?
Right in front of my house! Beautiful launch! Staging was clear as a bell!