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Topic: Apollo17.org: Apollo 17 mission in real time
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43576
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-14-2015 05:07 PM
   
From Ben Feist: I'm happy to announce the public alpha release of Apollo17.org, an interactive explorer that allows you to experience the entire Apollo 17 mission (305 hours long) in real-time. It represents the culmination of the years of mission data cleaning I have blogged about here. My goal is to create a full-featured site that will allow the public to explore and experience the Apollo 17 mission in this way.Currently you need a fast computer and a good internet connection to run the experience. Best viewed in Google Chrome (it hasn't been tested with any other browsers). Current Instructions: - Jump to any point in the YouTube video, and the mission transcript will scroll automatically to that point.
- Click any line in the transcript and the video will jump to that instant.
- For big jumps, click an item in the table of contents (bottom left).
Planned Features: - Interactive visual mission timeline navigation interface (bottom of screen).
- Inclusion of all mission photography (this window).
- Inclusion of post-mission astronaut commentary and other materials.
- Creation of visual designs for final interface, site introduction and ancillary mission information.
- Bookmarking and discussion notes for any timeline moment
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calcheyup
Member Posts: 125
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Registered: May 2014
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posted 04-14-2015 07:41 PM
That is phenomenal. I can only imagine the amount of work involved with making this possible. A tremendous achievement. |
User997
Member Posts: 59
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Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-14-2015 07:44 PM
Was just about to say the same thing myself. Fantastic job you've done with this! |
mach3valkyrie
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 04-14-2015 11:32 PM
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen! And I watched the launch on TV as it took place in 1972. Great job! |
ozspace
Member Posts: 234
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 04-18-2015 08:40 AM
You might enjoy this reconstruction of the timeline of Apollo 17 mission activities in digital form. Using multiple data sources and resources someone by the name of Ben Feist has put together into an interactive experience at Apollo 17 in Real-Time.More information about Ben Feist. Editor's note: Threads merged. |
freshspot
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posted 04-18-2015 08:40 AM
This is amazing! Thanks so much for doing it. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4494
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-18-2015 08:57 AM
Perhaps a future integration with ALSJ is in the cards? |
bfeist
New Member Posts: 5
From: Toronto
Registered: Dec 2015
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posted 12-03-2015 01:25 PM
I'm happy to announce that after years of archival and software development work, apollo17.org is live. You may recall that I launched a prototype of the site this past spring, well now the real deal is up.The site concept is to give the general public the chance to experience NASA's last Apollo mission "first hand" in real-time. If you visit during the anniversary (starting this Sunday evening, Dec. 6) you can join the mission in-progress as it happened exactly 43 years ago to the second. I hope you all enjoy it. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Please spread the word if you're so inclined. I'm hoping many people try it. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1184
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 12-04-2015 01:46 PM
Extremely well-done! |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-14-2016 10:39 PM
They ran this story tonight on the CTV news in Toronto about apollo17.org designed by an gentlemen name Ben Feist. Nice site.Editor's note: Threads merged. |
bfeist
New Member Posts: 5
From: Toronto
Registered: Dec 2015
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posted 01-16-2016 11:01 AM
It was very flattering to have my hobby project considered newsworthy. If anyone's interested, you can watch the interview here. ------------------
Author, apollo17.org |
Paul78zephyr
Member Posts: 678
From: Hudson, MA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-18-2016 09:16 PM
Is that John Young two seats down from CAPCOM Bob Overmyer at about 04:33? |
Lunar Module 5
Member Posts: 370
From: Wales, UK
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-19-2016 03:39 PM
Well done Ben, the site and content is fantastic! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43576
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-05-2016 11:31 AM
As Ben shared on Facebook: "Apollo 17 in Real-time" has been short-listed for a Webby Award in the Websites - Science category! We're up against some serious competition, please take a second to vote for it if you enjoyed apollo17.org. |
bfeist
New Member Posts: 5
From: Toronto
Registered: Dec 2015
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posted 04-05-2016 01:54 PM
Thanks for the post on my Webby nomination. It's such an honour. If you enjoyed the site, please cast a vote. |
bknight
New Member Posts: 9
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Dec 2015
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posted 04-14-2016 07:40 AM
I'll add my congratulations on a job well done. I haven't watched the whole mission, but parts that interested me, and I was impressed at the work done by you. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1220
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 04-15-2016 07:52 PM
I voted! Very deserving nomination! I hope you win! |
bfeist
New Member Posts: 5
From: Toronto
Registered: Dec 2015
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posted 04-18-2016 01:59 PM
Holding at 2nd at the Webbys. Please vote if you haven't already. Thanks! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43576
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-05-2016 11:16 AM
Ben has announced new features: Announcing new Apollo17.org 44th anniversary edition with new features, rare footage, and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter landing site reconstruction.The 44th anniversary of the launch is at 12:33am EST December 7th. From that point on during the mission you can watch "live", 44 years ago to the second. I've spent the summer adding a ton of new material and 3D renderings of the lunar rover expeditions. I hope everyone enjoys it.  |
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