Have you seen the meteoric smoke-ring?

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The discussion centers around a time-lapse video showcasing a rare meteor phenomenon, described as a "meteoric smoke-ring." The video features 120 consecutive 30-second exposures, presenting the event at approximately 360 times normal speed. Participants express fascination with the rarity of capturing such an occurrence on film and speculate about the interaction between the meteor and atmospheric conditions. Questions arise regarding the nature of the event, including whether the meteor exploded and if similar phenomena occur with most meteors. The overall tone reflects excitement and curiosity about this unique visual spectacle.
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4 seconds from start ...


vimeo.com/110535098

[ it's time-lapse : "...120 consecutive 30 second exposures ..." , so about 360x normal speed ]
 
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Very cool :-)
 
Saw this on reddit not too long ago. It's a very rare thing to see, especially on film. Really fascinating stuff.
 
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Yadama said:
Saw this on reddit not too long ago. It's a very rare thing to see, especially on film. Really fascinating stuff.
Yup, tho I suspect that its an interaction between the meteor and the cloud/water vapor
 
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woah...Cool...what happened exactly..?..did it explode..?... and does the same happen to most of the Meteors..?
 

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