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Re: Photo challenge: what is your latitude?
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2025 Mar 18, 17:48 -0700
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2025 Mar 18, 17:48 -0700
Oh, sorry! I did not mention that I completely ignored the supposed satellite re-entry streak in the photo. That could be anything. It looks almost braided... It might even be an ordinary aircraft or a drone with flashing lights during a thirty-second exposure.
I'm going strictly by the star patterns in the image. And yes, it's hard! I totally agree with that. When all is said and done, it's actually interesting why it is so difficult. There are several things conspiring against us in this image. :)
A couple of hours ago, while pondering a little pop-culture comedy, I chanced upon another article discussing debris burning up in the stratosphere. I think many of you will enjoy this one...
Frank Reed
