The $750 dollar space program

This photograph of the Earth from space is amazing for many reasons. The main ones being that it was shot using a Canon digital camera duct taped to a helium balloon by space enthusiast Robert Harrison in the UK.

More here, including video.

4 Responses to “The $750 dollar space program”

1. Eric says:

   March 25, 2010 at 8:37 am

   Well, how hard could it be?
2. Eric says:

   March 25, 2010 at 8:38 am

   Drat, WP removed my link…

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b4WzWFKQ20
3. Cherei says:

   April 5, 2010 at 8:25 am

   Yea.. this was BIG news! I’m waiting for governments all over the world to ban homemade balloons! lmao. Especially over “sensitive” ares.
4. Steve says:

   May 27, 2010 at 6:30 pm

   Drat, WP removed my link…

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b4WzWFKQ20