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A Strange Streak Imaged in Australia

Koyaanisqatsi writes "Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day presents a challenge worthy of a large audience: as it says, "Meteor experts don't think it's a meteor. Atmospheric scientists don't think it's lightning". An intriguing dark streak and bright flash that defies explanation showed up on some cloud monitoring pictures. The forumsetup to discuss it is currently hosed, so perhaps fellow slashdotters can shed some light over the mystery?"

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  1. Space Based Laser by Zebra_X · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    *Place tin foil hat on head*

  2. Sorry, that was me. by 955301 · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    I was let down pretty hard by the character graphics on WoW - much too cartoony compared to EQ et. al. for my taste.

    I'll clean up after myself next time. Promise.

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  3. Re:Um, flaw in the film? by exp(pi*sqrt(163)) · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It's 'piqued', not 'peaked'.

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  4. Re:My view by Fr05t · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    oh and before the spelling police come out of the wood work with their ever helpful comments. I was typing fast and angry. I know I should have typed "there is" not "their is" :P

  5. Re:Sorry, everyone! by asrtoTP · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    you are a freaking fag you fucker