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by sniper
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia (2009 Jan 12)
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Re: Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia (2009 January 12)

As it is, each pillar looks like it has numerous rays emanating from the light source - some straight (in the bright centre) but also many curving and then crossing just below where they fan out. The 'fanning out' looks like it's some sort of focussing issue. I this case the light sources are relati...