Through the good graces of Inga Karliner of the University of Illinois physics department I was put in contact with Ivan Petrov of the U of I's materials research department, which just happens to be a national collaborative center for materials testing, which means they have a hallway with ...
This meant being on the sunlit side of Venus, out of radio line of sight with Earth. To solve these problems, the spacecraft bus "hovered" over the landing site, in a highly eccentric orbit, much like Earth-orbiting television satellites hovered over the Soviet Union. With a 512 bit/sec...
This is the heart of the alternative sub-culture of the city. Here, you’ll find many graffiti that are worth the trip if you enjoy photographing street art. Many of them are in the alleys and side streets, so make sure you wander the entire district. Best view Some of the must-see ...
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Trace the outside of the batten, so that the marks for the midpoint, bow or stern are all outside of the batten. Do the other side of the boats stern, then move on to the bow. Start with one end of the batten on the zero station mark 1" from the centerline, once again have ...
Visitors can take a trip to the observation deck for breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape or indulge in high-end shopping and dining experiences within its luxurious mall. As night falls, the Taipei 101 Countdown Fireworks light up the sky, creating a dazzling spectacle that draws ...
Pattaya Park Tower is within close proximity to the hotel. This iconic landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings from its observation deck. Additionally, adrenaline junkies can take part in exhilarating activities such as bungee jumping or enjoy a thrilling ride on...
Then they sawed off (using a water jet) the outside rim of the pancake to leave a perfect disk. This piece is a slice of the rim that was cut off. What's most remarkable about it is the strange bumpy ridged surface. I assumed at first it must be formed by some sort of ...
With the coming of the ISS, the orbiter's internal airlocks have been replaced with external docking systems to allow for a greater amount of cargo to be stored on the shuttle's mid-deck during station resupply missions. The Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) have had several improvements ...
A large covered deck on the beach is the best place to take shelter from the scorching sun and enjoy the summer breeze. With no walls and no railings, nothing will get in the way of your ocean view, as the deck is totally open on all sides. Here is a hand-crafted gazebo with a ...