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Aug 29, 2015, 08:13 PM
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Thanks, tempocalypse! I enjoyed KSR's Mars books, but clearly didn't have my WIS senses alert when reading them :-)
That would appear to be a pragmatic solution for 2 planets with similar day lengths, 39 minutes being a nice stretch of time to fill with a little something :-)
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:19 PM
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*sigh* Watches AND space. So much awesomeness.
Eterna | Tudor | Seiko | Casio | G-Shock | Orient | Swatch | Mondaine | Zodiac (pre-Fossil) | Rolex | Wenger | Pulsar Time Computer | Omega | Timex | Bucherer | Citizen | Bulova | Glycine
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:34 PM
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How could I forget?
There's a Swedish watch that's been to space as well. The Halda Space Discovery worn by Christer Fuglesang (only swede in space) in 2009.
http://www.haldasweden.com/space-discovery/
Interchangeable watch heads. One mechanical (Svend Andersen H1920-SA mvmt according to link) and one digital (developed by Halda). The digital module contains a triaxial accelerometer among other things.
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:42 PM
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Infinity & beyond: space watches!
Cheers, Sherry!
This thread has blossomed in such a cool way, and I'm hoping we can gather yet more celebration and technology from space exploration, not to mention the heavenly bodies themselves
Perhaps skywatch can treat us to some closeups of his Astrodea?
Anyone own a Bulova Astronaut or a Spaceview?
Keep em coming, folks!
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:45 PM
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Infinity & beyond: space watches!
Talking of the Accutron, I hadn't realised the extent of the technological link with the US space program: Accutron timing mechanisms were used in 46 space missions
More here
http://www.accutron214.com/AccutronHistory.htm
Oh, and there's an Accutron timer among instruments in the Sea of Tranquillity set up by Apollo 11 astronauts
Rings a bell about a Russian watch on the moon - 'Strela! Could you post that on this thread too? Ta!'
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:46 PM
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There was a spaceview in the vintage wruw just the other day.
Edit:actually yesterday. By @dj898
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:53 PM
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Thanks, m! And for the Halda
I wonder how many nations have sent their own watches up with their astronauts/ cosmonauts?
I recall a Czech took along a Prim, but couldn't find a link earlier
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Aug 29, 2015, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by
OhDark30
Thanks, m! And for the Halda
I wonder how many nations have sent their own watches up with their astronauts/ cosmonauts?
I recall a Czech took along a Prim, but couldn't find a link earlier
I'm guessing there would be a few. Can't think of better marketing (as is evident by omega)
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Aug 29, 2015, 09:04 PM
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Aug 29, 2015, 09:08 PM
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General Hermaszewski of Poland wore this in 70s
Made in Poland with Sanyo module.
G.gerlach is bringing out a reissue (kosmonauta). Where I read about it.
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