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Fireworks, Lightning and Comet

Journal Entry: Sat Jan 12, 2008, 6:35 PM


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Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework.


From NASA [link]




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:iconover-the-rainbow99:
i was there! it was actually pretty scary.

i also know the guy who took the picture. he was an exchange student at my school.
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:iconirishraine:
Incredible once-in-a-lifetime image! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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:iconmonochromatic-stains:
Why Perth :|
Why not Sydney. It would look so great.
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:iconcdaile:
i have to say, i stopped by to find out if you had anything to do with the new managing friends features, and to thankyou buy sending you anything you want: and then i see you're aussie. tim tams? ;)

i also read this journal, and have to say that photo is simply stunning. not anther soul on earth could imagine taking a shot like that and having it work out so well, 3 in one.. you should make it a print ;)
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:iconcdaile:
and then she looks further to see neither are true.

well, the thanks still remain, as well as the offer for tim tams ;)
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:iconsahnn:
Wow, that's amazing! What a special moment :)
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:iconblessedchild:
unique, amazing, stunning!

thanks for sharing
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:iconbikerboy:
Nice photo, love the dual action.
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:iconradiopooh:
very impressive
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