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- Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:44 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)
I am guessing that the ice crystals are forming relatively close to ground level and they only reach sufficient size to align in a way as they fall that reflects light in the 'pillars' at the height demonstrated in the photo. I have never seen such dramatic pillars but I have seen fairly heavy and s...