Amazing PHOTOS! – Lake Balaton from 26,532 meters height

Amazing aerial photographs have been made by a high-atmosphere balloon which started its way from Ajka, reached the height of 26 532 meters and then finished its ‘discovery’ in Tihany. 

Astronomical Association of Bakony has been preparing for the project for months. The result could be viewed on 20^th July 2019 as the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon.

Probably, the whole world commemorated the historic moment. Astronomical Society of Bakony organised it uniquely – with the help of a high-atmosphere balloon which was let in the air at Ajka.

At 7 a.m., we arrived at Ajka sports centre where the high-atmosphere balloon was let in the air. Soon, visitors also arrived – around 100 people – who observed the event with great curiosity. The experiment was carried out by the help of a “technological package”, including cameras – especially abdominal camera, which was one of the most important; as well as other tools that measured acceleration, altitude and temperature. Besides these, the balloon was equipped with a GPS module, and mini-radio. The instrument package was compiled by András Veisz and Zoltán Kauker – described on Facebook.