A Very Cool Webcam

Editor’s note: This is so cool. Go to the Cosmocam page and click on the live streaming video icon. You will see live imagery from the HERO X-Ray telescope at an altitude of 130,000 feet (40,000 m).

“CosmoCam is being developed by Rocket Science, Inc. in collaboration with NASA Goddard’s Exploration of the Universe Division and personnel from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility.” … “Video Camera- Pan and Tilt with 26X optical/260X electronic Zoom for looking around! Each person selected as a beta tester will be allowed a 10 minute time slot to control the camera. The beta testers will be sent a login and password to access the control window prior to their allotted time slot.”