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The Space Station Mobility Trainer743 viewsThe SSMT, here being enjoyed by Pam Bloxham, simulated how astronauts aboard the space station Skylab exercised, i.e. by running around the inside walls like hamsters on a treadmill. (See "2001: A Space Odyssey" for a similar scenario.)
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Detail View of Colonnade743 viewsA closer look at the barrel-vaulted colonnade atop the seating area.
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Making the Most of It743 viewsSide was ideally located for the eclipse of 2006, and the locals rose to the occasion.
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Medallion743 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.
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Sandie at the Brothel742 viewsWarily watching for janissaries lurking about.
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Cityscape742 viewsSegments of the aqueduct frame the ruins of the city of Aspendos, which include a temple, a nymphaeum (fountain shrine), and bouleterion (city hall).
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Baths and Propylaeum - Description742 viewsIn the last sentence in the first paragraph, the second word obviously should be "brick", and a "hypocaust" is a hollow space under the floor of an ancient Roman building, into which hot air was sent for heating a room or bath.
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Vases, Urns and Plates742 viewsI wondered at the purpose of the indentations in the large plate at the top of the display.
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Flight of Fancy742 viewsI'm not sure what sort of creatures the artist intended to represent here, but the juxtaposition of the animal and floral life was superbly executed.
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Istiklal Street742 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception.
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Garden Fountain742 viewsOne of the cutest of the many beautiful fountains found in the gardens of the Topkapi Palace.
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Alman Çeşmesi/Deutscher Brunnen742 viewsThe components of the Fountain were made in Germany and transported by ship to Istanbul, where they were assembled on the north end of Sultanahmet Square.
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