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02-06-2007, 08:46 AM
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Radical Centrist
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February 6, 2007: Fireworks, comet, lightning
 When xoB sent this along I thought it surely must be a fake. When it became Astronomy Pic of the Day yesterday I asked the photographer for permission to use it. This is the work of Antti Kemppainen, and a fine work it is; APoD says it's actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework, which is one reason it takes on this otherworldly quality. But never mind the processing; the most impressive part is that all three events are captured at the same time and place, including the sunset and the beach and visitors; and it's beautiful. The comet is McNaught's comet, visible now in the southern hemisphere. The location is Perth, just north of Hillary's Marina. And the reason for the fireworks is that it was taken on Australia Day. |
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02-06-2007, 08:50 AM
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Colloquialist
Join Date: Jul 2006
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awesome
Saw this on Aopd yesterday and was awestruck. Bravo to a great rendering!! That's a bravo to the photographer adn also to Mother Nature!
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02-06-2007, 08:53 AM
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Snowflake
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Is there anything more beautiful than a beautiful, beautiful flamingo, flying across in front of a beautiful sunset?
And he's carrying a beautiful rose in his beak, and also he's carrying a very beautiful painting with his feet. And also, you're drunk. - Jack Handey
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02-06-2007, 09:29 AM
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Slattern of the Swail
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Really, really, really gorgeous and awe inspiring.
So. Why do those three guys sitting together on the beach all have white t-shirts with black triangles on them?
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02-06-2007, 09:39 AM
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When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
Join Date: Dec 2002
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They're pointing the way to the comet.
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02-06-2007, 09:41 AM
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Master Dwellar
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02-06-2007, 09:42 AM
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Location: Arlington, VA
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This is a great Image of the Day.
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02-06-2007, 10:00 AM
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Long Time Listener, First Time Caller
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02-06-2007, 10:53 AM
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go ahead, abbrev. it
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Lawrence, KS
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I just got back from Botswana and Namibia but was never able to find the comet. A full moon and frequent clouds made seeing hard and I was mostly north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
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02-06-2007, 10:58 AM
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Came out from hiding under my rock...
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Did anyone else see the person holding what looks like a sparkler?
Or is it a lighter exploding from trying to lite too many cigs?  I think what I find most interesting is none of these people seem to notice the lightning. Thet're too interested in the comet or fireworks. |
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02-06-2007, 11:05 AM
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Makes some feel uncomfortable
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02-06-2007, 11:26 AM
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When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I'm thinking Turner missed a pretty good opportunity, here...
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"To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 02-06-2007 at 11:32 AM. |
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02-06-2007, 03:22 PM
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Professor
Join Date: Dec 2006
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That picture is unreal.
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02-06-2007, 05:28 PM
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Keeper of the Decorum
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Virginia
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way awesome
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02-06-2007, 05:59 PM
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Roadie.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In fear and degradation.
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Wow.
Just... Wow. As to the triangle t-shirts, I imagine they say 'Made in Australia' http://www.australianmade.com.au/trademark/
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