Balloon Launch. April 26 at 6:33 Local Time (IMAGE)

Kobe University

Balloon Launch. April 26 at 6:33 Local Time

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The top of the balloon to the bottom (directly above the light) measures 130m. When the balloon is fully inflated it has a volume of 300,000 cubic meters. A parachute and the emulsion telescope (lower light) hang below the balloon, attached by ropes.

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Kobe University

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