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  1. 12-01-2009, 01:26 AM #1
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    Default Attn: IA Lunar Scientists...

    What is this bright white reflection on the north side of the moon?! Shot 20 minutes ago...

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  2. 12-01-2009, 01:27 AM #2
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    a mountain mabey?
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    specular reflection
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.G35 View Post
    specular reflection
    WINNAR! Mr. TORE-EZZ
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    Quote Originally Posted by roxie911 View Post
    WINNAR! Mr. TORE-EZZ
    what do I get?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.G35 View Post
    what do I get?
    Can I feel up your soft hands??
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  7. 12-01-2009, 01:38 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.G35 View Post
    specular reflection
    hrmm... "An investigation of specular reflection of sunlight on the Moon has revealed that relatively poor quality reflectors with areas of less than one square meter produce sufficient enhanced illumination to be detected in large telescopes on the Earth. Consequently, small orientable reflectors on lunar satellites and landers would permit optical tracking of their trajectories, such reflectors would also provide a feasible means of communicating information to the Earth, and small natural reflectors on the surface may account for some bright flashes which have been sighted on the Moon."
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    hrmm... "An investigation of specular reflection of sunlight on the Moon has revealed that relatively poor quality reflectors with areas of less than one square meter produce sufficient enhanced illumination to be detected in large telescopes on the Earth. Consequently, small orientable reflectors on lunar satellites and landers would permit optical tracking of their trajectories, such reflectors would also provide a feasible means of communicating information to the Earth, and small natural reflectors on the surface may account for some bright flashes which have been sighted on the Moon."
    good thing the whole moon is pretty much a reflector.
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    hot pixel
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    good pic of the moon BTW
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    i think its a man.

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    Its Aliens.....gotta be.
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    Aliens and humans sitting around a campfire singing songs together.
    You know better; next time will be a ban.
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