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originally posted by: wmd_2008
a reply to: Bloodworth
The objects shown are close to the camera NOT next to or behind the tether also it's being shown the object with the NOTCH is caused by the lens design on the camera.
Out of focus highlights appear to change shape and opacity due to aperture of the camera an example here. Look at the shape and how it looks like something is inside the out of focus light watch till the end.
Here is a picture I took of the Moon with no stars showing. Exposure details 1/80 sec iso 100 f11
The shutter speed is to quick to show stars because f11 lets in very little light and iso 100 is a typical speed for dayight as the Moon is reflected sunlight
Here is a video (5 years ago) of stars with a modern mirrorless camera
Look at the first settings for video used on the camera 1/30 a second half mine but f 1.1 not 11 so way more light and iso 51200 way more sensitive.
The Astronauts wouldn't be aware of how settings/optics will make objects look also the ISS does regular water dunps etc.
Many of us on here are keen even pro photographers I have done this for a hobby for 40 years at the end of this year.
Many of us take pictures of the night sky.
Calling all Astrophotographers, all skill levels. Post your work.
So guess what we know what we are talking about
originally posted by: JimOberg
"But why would the astronaut say its debris that floats around them then? "
Because he could see it was close, and small?
originally posted by: wildespace
a reply to: Bloodworth
It seems most likely to be ice, dislodged from the Shuttle itself. Not sure, but it might come from ammonia coolant system.
Here's footage of similar debris during an STS mission. A few ice particles get blown off when a maneuvering thuster is fired briefly.
www.youtube.com...
originally posted by: wmd_2008
a reply to: Bloodworth
Space Shuttle water dump viewed from Earth
Water dump from payload bay cameras