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Time lapse film from the International Space Station

pilotbraden Dork
5/1/12 1:59 p.m.

I want to see the Aurora from above.

The ISS is maintained at an orbit altitude of between 205 mi and 255 mi. It completes 15.7 orbits per day.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120305.html

carguy123 PowerDork
5/1/12 2:06 p.m.

Thanks!

mad_machine GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/1/12 2:15 p.m.

and I thought lightening storms were cool from the ground...

4cylndrfury UltimaDork
5/1/12 2:55 p.m.

that was pretty badass

Javelin GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
5/1/12 3:43 p.m.

Epic!

pilotbraden Dork
5/1/12 3:58 p.m.

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/02mar_aurorasunderfoot/

This article and video tell that the station flies through the red parts of the aurora. The author also states that it is disorienting to see meteors burning below.

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