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What kind of light??

Started by Midnight Sun, 06/30/2002 07:29PM
Posted 06/30/2002 07:29PM Opening Post
Is anyone out there other than myself, not familiar with the Astronomical term: "Zodical Light" ? I found this remarkable Photo in the Nov. 2001 issue of "Astronomy" in the Hot Shots section pg. 117. taken by Jerry Schad (24mm lens at f/1.7,Ektachrome P1600 film at ISO 5000, 60-sec ex.
taked June 21, 2001, from Morombe,Madagascar
I get the same Phenomenon here in Astoria, OR. from the NW. but it origins are a result of Fred Meyer's Parking Lot lights.. John M

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Posted 06/30/2002 10:50PM #1
Gotta have very dark, clear skies to see it. I've seen it out in W TX, where it's very dark and sometimes clear.
Bill