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A schoolboy has impressed experts at US space agency Nasa after capturing a rare picture of a meteor burning out above his home town in south Wales.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/3155928.stm
A schoolboy has impressed experts at US space agency Nasa after capturing a rare picture of a meteor burning out above his home town in south Wales.
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/3155928.stm
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
Planisphere? Sounds interesting. Care to share?
Originally posted by marcus
Yes and please explain some of the terms in simple language
(so listeners besides selfAdjoint get the gist)
Are you going to be able to take photographs of the whole sky?
What is this about?
Your story about seeing the meteor gives the news item
realer, thanks for the amplification.
Problem is, it turns out, there was no meteor.
The photo captured a rare event of a flaming meteor in the Earth's atmosphere, which provides valuable information for NASA's research on meteors and their impact on our planet.
NASA has a team of scientists who constantly monitor and analyze photos and videos from amateur and professional astronomers. The photo caught their attention and was verified as authentic.
The photo can help scientists understand the size, trajectory, and composition of the meteor, as well as its potential impact on Earth. It can also provide insight into the behavior of meteors in our atmosphere.
No, NASA has been impressed by amateur astronomers' photos and videos in the past. These photos can provide valuable data for their research and enhance our understanding of the universe.
The photo serves as a reminder that anyone, regardless of age or background, can contribute to scientific discoveries. It also highlights the importance of amateur astronomers in helping scientists gather data and expand our knowledge of the cosmos.