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NASA article on how to identify mystery lights in the sky using a simple taxonomy
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170924.html
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170924.html
High School What are the mystery lights in the sky and how can you identify them?
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The discussion centers on identifying mystery lights in the sky, referencing a NASA article that provides a taxonomy for classification. Participants share nostalgic memories related to the iconic Superman TV show, linking it humorously to the topic of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). A specific Physics Forums question about lights in the night sky is mentioned, highlighting the ongoing interest in UFO sightings. The taxonomy includes questions to help determine the nature of the lights, such as size and brightness. Overall, the conversation blends scientific inquiry with lighthearted nostalgia.
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+2 points for the first person to link it to a PF question where the person says that they saw a UFO. 
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Your subject line reminded me of way back when the first superman TV show was on and it would start out
"Look, look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. No, it's a plane, NO, IT'S, ... IT'S SUPERMAN !"
and out in the schoolyard we would do:
"Look, look! Up in the sky. It's a bird, No, it's a plane. NO, IT'S ... IT'S ... ah hell. It's a bird".
"Look, look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. No, it's a plane, NO, IT'S, ... IT'S SUPERMAN !"
and out in the schoolyard we would do:
"Look, look! Up in the sky. It's a bird, No, it's a plane. NO, IT'S ... IT'S ... ah hell. It's a bird".
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Heres one from just last month, unfortunately locked. : )Borg said:+2 points for the first person to link it to a PF question where the person says that they saw a UFO.
https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...fy-what-i-saw-lights-in-the-night-sky.921748/
jedishrfu said:
I really like this sequence: Is it really big? > Yes > Are your retinas burning? > Yes > Sun
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The artist/author whose blog that image comes from notes that it has been translated into Norwegian . . .
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