Teens Capture Amazing Shots 20 Miles from Earth's Surface With a Balloon


	Teens Capture Amazing Shots 20 Miles from Earth's Surface With a Balloon

benben1

3-19-2009 6:46 AM

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3-19-2009 11:32 AM

benben1

Using a $77 Nikon Coolpix and a $60 latex balloon filled with helium....

3-19-2009 11:46 AM

tabsey

There were reports of flying saucers in Alice Springs a while ago. One clever lad used hub caps full of bbq burners attached to garbage bags as hot air balloons. No fires, so all ok.
This team can be proud of their efforts.

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