How to identify that light in the sky

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying various objects in the sky, particularly focusing on a chart that aids in distinguishing between different celestial and artificial phenomena. The scope includes conceptual clarification and light-hearted commentary on misidentifications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express appreciation for a chart that helps identify objects in the sky, suggesting it could reduce misidentifications.
  • One participant humorously suggests that a large moving object could be the "Death Star," indicating a playful tone in the discussion.
  • Another participant mentions that the chart is missing an important identification for iridium flares.
  • There is a clarification that iridium flares fall under the category of artificial satellites, but they appear different from typical satellite observations.
  • A participant shares a link to a resource on finding iridium flares, contributing to the discussion with additional information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of the chart for identifying objects, but there are differing views on what should be included in such a chart, particularly regarding iridium flares and their distinction from other artificial satellites.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the visibility and characteristics of objects in the sky are not fully explored, and there may be limitations in the chart's comprehensiveness regarding various phenomena.

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Found this great chart!

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haha that's a good one
would stop a lot of mis-identifications of objects :)

Dave
 
I. Love. This.
 
How about "it's really big and it's moving?"
 
PhysicoRaj said:
How about "it's really big and it's moving?"

It's the Death Star? :D
 
:smile: it'll burn my optic nerve.
 
Good, but it is missing an important one: iridium flare.
 
That comes under artificial satellites?
 
PhysicoRaj said:
That comes under artificial satellites?
Yes, but it does look a lot different than normal.
 
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Thanks for sharing. :)
 
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This will do : http://www.wikihow.com/Find-an-Iridium-Flare :biggrin:
 

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