A reflection? (APOD 20 Sep 2006)

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A reflection? (APOD 20 Sep 2006)

Post by Moonshadow » Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:12 pm

Is the circular shape at the horizon above the space station a reflection off a window or an image of the moon?

It seems too large to be the moon.
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Post by BMAONE23 » Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:16 am

It is a Lens Flare created by the sun reflecting off the internal lenses of the camera.
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