Stunning Photo of Saturn from Space Revealed

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The discussion revolves around a recently revealed photograph of Saturn from space, focusing on its authenticity and the technical aspects of capturing such images. Participants explore various interpretations of the image, including humor and skepticism regarding its legitimacy.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the photograph, suggesting it is fake due to the absence of a shadow on the sun's surface.
  • Others argue that the lack of a shadow does not necessarily indicate that the image is fake, proposing that it could be a silhouette of the objects.
  • A few participants engage in humor, questioning the seriousness of the claims and suggesting that sarcasm is being misunderstood.
  • There are references to other images and photographers, with some participants asserting that other photographs are also fake, while others defend their authenticity.
  • Technical discussions arise regarding the conditions under which such photographs can be taken, including the use of specialized lens equipment to filter out sunlight.
  • One participant humorously questions the mechanics of the sun's visibility at night, leading to further playful exchanges about the nature of photography and light.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the authenticity of the photograph. Multiple competing views remain, with some defending the image's legitimacy and others asserting it is fake.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes various assumptions about photographic techniques and the nature of light, which remain unresolved. The humor and sarcasm present in the conversation may also obscure the technical arguments being made.

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Readers interested in astrophotography, the technical aspects of capturing celestial images, and discussions surrounding image authenticity may find this thread engaging.

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It isn't casting a shadow on the sun's surface; so it's obviously fake.
 
Rach3 said:
It isn't casting a shadow on the sun's surface; so it's obviously fake.

Who said that it is a shadow. It is the silhouette of the objects.
 
Rach3 said:
It isn't casting a shadow on the sun's surface; so it's obviously fake.

Was this a joke?
 
Rach3 said:
It isn't casting a shadow on the sun's surface; so it's obviously fake.
:smile: :smile: :smile: :biggrin:
 
Here is another joke then.

http://www.astronomie.info/php/image.php?image=http://eclipse.astronomie.info/transit/venus/isstransit/img/tomas-iss_venus.jpg

And this to then?

http://www.CalSKY.com/
 
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Yeah, besides, you can see how the Sun is illuminated from the right.


Oh come on!

*Whacks jpr0's and edward's Humoradar(tm)*
Hello? Are these things on?
 
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jpr0 said:
Was this a joke?

Only to a few.
 
Rach3 said:
Only to a few.

Yep, this French guy is definitely a fake. Click on latest images. Then click on the words transit of ISS.. Scroll down to see the full picture. All of his photographs are fake right?

http://www.astrophoto.fr/index.html
 
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Relax edward. No one's saying they're fake.

- Warren
 
  • #11
DaveC426913 said:
Yeah, besides, you can see how the Sun is illuminated from the right.


Oh come on!

*Whacks jpr0's and edward's Humoradar(tm)*
Hello? Are these things on?

:smile: I can't believe you (tm'ed) Humoradar...I don't think anyone will be stealing that one from you dave...patent pending, patent pending, patent pending!
 
  • #12
Rach3 said:
It isn't casting a shadow on the sun's surface; so it's obviously fake.
So I guess the solar elcipse is a hoax.
 
  • #13
Jeeeeeeeeezus people, ever heard of sarcasm?
 
  • #14
Sigh...
 
  • #15
Rach3 said:
Sigh...

Ok OK everyone just knock it off and enjoy the freaking picture.:smile:
 
  • #16
edward said:
Ok OK everyone just knock it off and enjoy the freaking picture.:smile:

You mean the fake one? :smile:
 
  • #17
wow, awesome picture. They must have taken it at night.
 
  • #18
tribdog said:
wow, awesome picture. They must have taken it at night.

That is the best time to take fake pictures. No one will see you.:wink:
 
  • #19
edward said:
That is the best time to take fake pictures. No one will see you.:wink:
it's not fake. it's just that the sun is so bright you'd have to take a picture of it at night.
 
  • #20
cyrusabdollahi said:
You mean the fake one? :smile:

Wise guy.:smile: Hey a guy in Greece took a similar photo, but his fake picture was taken a year before the real fake picture.
 
  • #21
tribdog said:
it's not fake. it's just that the sun is so bright you'd have to take a picture of it at night.

It seems like you would have to take it at night but there are some whizz bang lens equipment and a lot of digital diddies out now to filter out the sun.
 
  • #22
My question is: If the sun goes out at night, who reignites it in the morning?
 
  • #23
jpr0 said:
My question is: If the sun goes out at night, who reignites it in the morning?
That guy in Greece who has the camera also has an old olympic torch.
 

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