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2454 viewsNestled in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu, CA lies the Triunfo Pass Satellite Earth Station.
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2802 viewsThe 2008 Summer Olympics Games, and our coverage, was a huge success thanks to the hard work of everyone involved. The Olympics concluded with a magnificent Closing Ceremony and Fireworks seen around the World thanks to us.
Of course this is NOT a skyrocket from China! A passing airplane added the effect to this long one minute exposure.
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2507 viewsBecause of the time difference, most of the Olympic Events occurred during the nighttime hours at Triunfo Pass. But we were staffed 24 hours a day and ready for anything.
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2206 viewsOn a fresher note, Springtime in the Santa Monica Mountains provides a wonderful display of wildflowers.
This is Purple Sage and it is abundant around the Earth Station. It is a favorite of the local Honey Bees.
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2403 viewsThe hills around the Earth Station were covered with a variety of wildflowers of different types and colors.
This is called Purple Nightshade
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2161 viewsLunchtime walks provided a refreshing break from the hard work being done at the Earth Station.
Prickly Phlox
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2216 viewsMexican Evening Primrose
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2153 viewsSilver Bush Lupine
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2803 viewsWestern Fence Lizards were everywhere. They seemed to sit just outside the doors and watch us come and go. They were about 4-5 inches long and very curious.
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2671 viewsOne day, just as the Sun was setting, this furry Tarantula came to visit. He was quite friendly and docile.
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2566 viewsThis Variable Checkerspot Butterfly is enjoying the warm Spring Sun.
There were quite a few different types of Butterflies taking advantage of the many wildflowers
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2107 viewsAnd very friendly too.
This one seemed to enjoy having his picture taken.
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