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- Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:03 pm
- 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)
I think there is a simple explanation about the light spreading out at that level. When using radar in hot and very cold climates there are quite often layering effects caused by temperature inversion at various heights causing false images and apparant solid objects. It is conceivable that light ca...