Journey to Space: OMSI Exhibit & Omega Heritage

Clueless_Collector · 2016-07-06T14:48:30Z

Clueless_Collector explores the 'Journey to Space' exhibit at OMSI, showcasing astronaut equipment and Omega's space heritage. See battered gloves and space suits.

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Clueless_Collector shares a captivating photo essay from the "Journey to Space" exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), focusing on artifacts that resonate with Omega's storied connection to space exploration. His images provide a unique perspective on the rudimentary yet crucial equipment used by astronauts, sparking a humorous and insightful discussion among forum members.

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Currently in OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), there is an exhibit "Journey to Space" which I found it to be quite interesting.

Here are some photos to share in Omega forum.

There are many other exhibits, like simulating what's like to be in a space shuttle, how things weigh on different planets etc. quite a fun trip for families.

Not sure if these are real but I'll take it as a 'Yes'

The suits are way more complicated than I thought, really respect the astronauts.

Just knew you can grow few inches taller without surgery in space, so maybe a new business for shorter people?

Ehhh, I'll passed and take the restaurant, respect again to them.

Need no explanation, but the tube gets the liquid recycle into drinking water again...sorry but respect again

Nice projection on rotating sphere

Next up, Mars. Should we spend on exploring other planets or focus our mother Earth?

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Regardless, Failure is not an option

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Rgds

Raymond

Key Points from the Discussion

A humorous anecdote was shared about 'heroic' BBQ gloves, drawing a parallel to the battered space gloves and highlighting the concept of equipment enduring extreme conditions.
The discussion noted the surprisingly 'rudimental' nature of early space equipment, emphasizing the bravery of astronauts.
A humorous observation was made about a 'Wunder-baum' (car air freshener) being visible in one of the space exhibit photos.
A lighthearted comment questioned the number of toilet paper rolls taken on a mission, based on the visible storage ports.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

Jul 6, 2016

thanks a bunch for sharing the photographs! Cheers, Filip

Clueless_Collector

Jul 6, 2016

so I figured it may worth a post ) Rgds Raymond

Marcus Hanke

Jul 7, 2016

These two gloves proudly wear the scorched scars of a heroic deed: During a hitherto routine BBQ mission, Master Meat Sgt. Marcus Hanke, instantly recognizing the impending catastrophe, prevented the imminent destruction of two innocent steaks on an overheated iron cast BBQ grill. Without hesitation, and without care for his own health and fate,he grasped into the blazing inferno, fully aware of the fact that his SMG (Secondary Mission Gloves) did not offer adequate protection from the heat. Wit

Ares501 - Mr Green

Jul 7, 2016

It always fascinates me have in fact "rudimental" all the equipment was So very a propos watch for visit...Bravo! But one thing really cracked me up There's even Wunder-baum in space Cheers D

Dr No

Jul 7, 2016

. . . gosh, Marcus, I'd let 'em sizzle before risking my hands in that fire! I'll take a slightly overdone steak over third degree burns any day.

Dr No

Jul 7, 2016

. . . are located. If they're the rectangular ports to the left, then they took only six rolls with them. Must've been a short mission.

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