Most of us know by now the
International Space Station orbits Earth 19 times per diem. On board is Canadian astronaut, Chris
Hadfield with fellow crew members.
Following up my previous posts about abstract patterns in the visible
and invisible realms, we must add the unique “space-eye” view pictures of Earth
that Chris is transmitting daily.
Photo taken by Chris Hadfield from ISS of the Australian outback
Many look like abstract
art, some bordering on Fractal images.
We (Natasha and I) have known Chris for several years. He is an Honorary member of the same club,
the international Circumnavigators Club.
(I’m a Senior member.) Whereas I have circumnavigated the globe three
times by ship, Commander Hadfield and other astronauts do this many times each
day.
Years ago, Chris gave an
inspiring illustrated talk that we organized at the Vancouver Planetarium about
Mars. We noticed then his boundless
enthusiasm and love of the subject, and his wish to share experience and
observations with the “Human Family”. For those who are not
familiar with the panoramic pictures he transmits of our home from his ‘home’,
it would be an eye-opener to see how clear and beautiful those vistas are.
Chris has now almost 300,000 followers on
Twitter, and counting. So we thought we’d share
with you that we have “a friend in high places” and are proud of him. I call Chris a “space troubadour” because he not only plays guitar but composes and
sings up there too. You can find some
videos on YouTube. Soon he’ll be Commander of
that amazing space station, and what an achievement this is. Yes he stays his usual self, full of
enthusiasm.
A fusion of the inner child
with mature adulthood. Happy orbiting,
Chris!
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