B 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. :oldtongue:
 
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".
 
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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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Is a homemade radio telescope realistic? There seems to be a confluence of multiple technologies that makes the situation better than when I was a wee lad: software-defined radio (SDR), the easy availability of satellite dishes, surveillance drives, and fast CPUs. Let's take a step back - it is trivial to see the sun in radio. An old analog TV, a set of "rabbit ears" antenna, and you're good to go. Point the antenna at the sun (i.e. the ears are perpendicular to it) and there is...
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