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brothereye · 07-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by PentaxPoke

You may not believe me, but on a clear day if the sun is low, you can actually see the balloon from the ground at 100,000 ft. This is because the balloon is between 40-50 ft across at that point. I have seen it with my own eyes. I was amazed the first time I saw it. We were parked near the predicted landing spot and I saw it when I looked where the track said it was. It was a clear white speck.

I believe you, although I had always assumed that these were "VISITORS". I was ready to welcome our new alien overlords.

Seriously though, you must have one of the coolest jobs on the planet. You certainly have some images that are awesome.

07-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#43
brothereye Senior Member Location: Central Kentucky, USA Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 142	Originally Posted by PentaxPoke You may not believe me, but on a clear day if the sun is low, you can actually see the balloon from the ground at 100,000 ft. This is because the balloon is between 40-50 ft across at that point. I have seen it with my own eyes. I was amazed the first time I saw it. We were parked near the predicted landing spot and I saw it when I looked where the track said it was. It was a clear white speck. I believe you, although I had always assumed that these were "VISITORS". I was ready to welcome our new alien overlords. Seriously though, you must have one of the coolest jobs on the planet. You certainly have some images that are awesome. Last edited by brothereye; 07-14-2008 at 06:31 AM.