Why does the shadow of Skylab appear so large in this video?

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The discussion centers on the visibility of Skylab's shadow on Earth as captured in a video. It highlights that Skylab orbits at 235 miles above the Earth, while clouds are approximately 5 miles above the surface. The question arises about the size of the shadow observed in the video. Some participants initially interpret the shadow as camera artifacts, while others clarify that the shadow's visibility is affected by the brightness of surrounding clouds and the darker ocean areas, which make the shadow more pronounced. The conversation emphasizes the interplay between light conditions and the visibility of objects in space imagery.
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Please ignore the UFO reference and watch for 5 seconds in the below link. One can see the shadow of Skylab on the Earth. Skylab is in a 235 mile orbit above the surface of the Earth. Clouds are about 5 miles above the surface of the Earth. So the camera capturing the images is at least 230 miles from the shadow. Why is the shadow so large?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1p6uMMvM9ow#t=114s
 
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I don't see Skylab shadow, all I see are camera artifacts.
 
Camera artifacts? Please explain how that relates to the "shadow" image on the left side of the video.
 
OK, I see it now - some schmaltz on the camera lens. More light from bright clouds drowns it out. Less light from the dark blue oceans make it more visible.
 
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