Consensus: Streak in Image an Insect

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The recent consensus from APOD confirms that the mysterious streak observed in an Australian image, initially thought to be a meteorite, is likely an insect. This conclusion is supported by detailed explanations provided in the linked article. The discussion highlights the importance of critical thinking and reassessment of initial assumptions in scientific observations.

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Hey everyone,
APOD just announced today that the consensus regarding the strange streak in the Australian picture that people claimed was a meteorite is likely just an insect after all. Here's a more detailed explanation- http://www.cloudbait.com/science/darwin.html
 
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Just goes to show that computers aren't the only technology plagued by bugs,
 
Yup. I'd been following the convo on slashdot closely myself. At first I scoffed at the bug theory and dismissed it, but I eventually came to realize that it was by far the most likely theory.
 

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