[Vanhackspace] High Altitude Balloon

[Ninety Nein]

Here's the same story, different article.  The first article doesn't mention
that he uses his GPS to get close to the unit, then he uses radio telemetry
to find it.  Check it out:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1260323/British-aerospace-enthusiast-takes-NASA-style-photographs-using-helium-balloon-pocket-camera.html

Tyson


On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 4:44 AM, Luke Closs <lukecloss at gmail.com> wrote:

> BALOOOOOON NIGHT!
>
> On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Paul Fisher <paul at 2fishconsulting.com>
> wrote:
> > I have been interested in sending up a balloon for a long time.  I also
> > would like to participate.
> >
> > There is currently a hackerspace challenge on this topic:
> > http://www.workshop88.com/space/
> >
> >
> > Since there seems to be enough interest, let's set a meeting to discuss
> "The
> > Plan".
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: John Schaub [mailto:johnjschaub at gmail.com]
> > To: vanhackspace at lists.uselessdegree.net
> > Sent: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:40:35 -0700
> > Subject: [Vanhackspace] High Altitude Balloon
> >
> > It was nice meeting you all Tuesday. One of the projects I'd like to
> > work on is balloon photography. I was wondering is anyone working on
> > something similar or would anyone be interested in collaborating. I'm
> > thinking something very basic to start and build up from there.
> >
> > John
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