Astonishing Photo of Russian Rocket Booster Explosion!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a remarkable photograph capturing the explosion of a Russian rocket booster, taken by an astrophotographer in Perth. The photo is noted for its technical achievement as a long exposure image, showcasing the event as it unfolded in the sky.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the uniqueness of the photograph, describing it as a "once in a lifetime" event due to the rarity of capturing such an occurrence.
  • Another participant expresses admiration for the photograph, emphasizing its incredible nature.
  • Links to external resources are provided for further context, including archives of space weather and an astronomy picture of the day (APOD) featuring the image.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the extraordinary nature of the photograph and the luck involved in capturing it, but there is no formal resolution or debate regarding the implications of the event itself.

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Some participants reference external links for additional information, indicating a reliance on these sources for context about the event and the photograph.

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Astronomy enthusiasts, astrophotographers, and individuals interested in space events may find this discussion and the linked resources valuable.

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I know it isn't generally kosher to link other forums, but this is just too crazy to pass up. An astrophotographer in Perth happened to be out taking a wide-angle picture of just the right part of the sky when a Russian rocket booster exploded and fell to earth. The pic is a single 30 minute exposure (film) and the booster exploded near the beginning and fell in a bright, expanding cloud for an hour. Unbelievable shot. He's been featured on APOD and has gotten emails from NASA, among others.

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthre...page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
 
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Incredible shot.
 
Evo, you mean a very lucky shot.

This guy was very lucky. This is a once in a lifetime thing.
 

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