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R.L. — 12/10/2006 7:04:57 PM (archived)

The light is from recombination of ionized O2 and N2...

This is all just guesswork based on things I have seen in my work....

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Well since no one else has posted, they are in orbit with a spectacular nighttime launch. (n/t) - Delbert - 12/10/2006 2:11:35 AM
- re:Unusual pictures - Raoul - 12/10/2006 9:34:52 AM
  - "Ring of fire" -- angry oxygen atoms? - JimO - 12/10/2006 4:18:03 PM
    - 3D shape of glow region - JimO - 12/11/2006 5:51:44 AM
      - re: 3D shape of glow region - Doug Ellison - 12/11/2006 9:05:21 AM
    - Will you accept speculation? - R.L. - 12/10/2006 7:03:09 PM
      - Oh.. and also - R.L. - 12/10/2006 7:04:57 PM
        
        ionized O and N, like a planetary nebula? (n/t) - ER - 12/11/2006 12:15:41 AM
        
        yes, with some differences... - R.L. - 12/11/2006 12:22:20 AM
        
        I think you've got it. - TB - 12/10/2006 10:33:48 PM
        
        Friction effects could play a part too... but it seems (as JimO said) to be dependent on the engines... - R.L. - 12/11/2006 12:30:20 AM
- Best wishes for a safe & successful mission (n/t) - Daniel - 12/10/2006 6:15:01 AM

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