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Title: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: MarkS on Dec 09, 2009, 16:19:59

A mysterious light display appearing over Norway last night has left thousands of residents in the north of the country baffled. The phenomenon began when what appeared to be a blue light seemed to soar up from behind a mountain. It stopped mid-air, then began to circulate.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1234430/Mystery-spiral-blue-light-display-hovers-Norway.html

[Later Edit] There are more pictures on Slashdot. Barents Observer reports that nearby shipping lanes were closed and remain closed until 15 Dec for test firings.

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: mickw on Dec 09, 2009, 17:07:42

Oi where's the link :-?

Can't find reference to barents observer or norway lights on slashdot :(

I reckon it's weather experiments.

But Axel Rose reckons it's a projector - so that's good enough for me :lol:

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: Mike on Dec 09, 2009, 22:30:27

Looks computer generated to me. I'd say some hoaxers got their hands on a digital projector and fitted a very powerful lamp to it.

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: MarkS on Dec 09, 2009, 23:38:41

Links Here (didn't have time earlier):

Slashdot
http://science.slashdot.org/story/09/12/09/1939214/Gigantic-Spiral-of-Light-Observed-Over-Norway-Rocket-To-Blame

Barents Observer
http://www.barentsobserver.com/failed-russian-missile-visible-over-northern-norway.4663494-116320.html

Some Pictures here:
http://www.tv2nyhetene.no/utenriks/-det-var-en-mislykket-rakettutskytning-fra-ubaat-3052536.html

The likely rocket:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSM-56_Bulava#2009

YouTube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_y5r7vHio

SpaceWeather
http://spaceweather.com/swpod2009/09dec09/boostphase.jpg?PHPSESSID=be030rq243l8sn7lt8n1orjus7

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: Mike on Dec 10, 2009, 08:38:17

Russian rocket my ass.

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: MarkS on Dec 10, 2009, 09:34:11

Quote from: Mike
Russian rocket my ass.

Russian press is reporting a failed missile test:
http://www.vedomosti.ru/
http://www.vedomosti.ru/newspaper/article/2009/12/10/221027

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: mickw on Dec 10, 2009, 09:41:49

If the Russians are admitting a failed missile test, it's got to be something far more sinister :twisted:

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: mickw on Dec 10, 2009, 09:49:42

Did you notice the alleged rocket was made by MIT :lol:

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: Tony G on Dec 10, 2009, 13:33:30

Quote from: mickw on Dec 10, 2009, 09:49:42
Did you notice the alleged rocket was made by MIT :lol:

What's MIT, Russia's answer to 'Men in Black', 'Men in Tangerine' :D

Tony G

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: JohnP on Dec 10, 2009, 15:38:24

Judging by the way the missile behaved I'd say... 'Men In Toxicated' - probably been having too much Vodka for lunch......

Title: Re: Spiral Lights seen in Norway
Post by: Rick on Dec 10, 2009, 17:21:48

The BBC's picked up the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8406633.stm

...and Gizmodo: http://gizmodo.com/5422792/this-is-how-the-mysterious-giant-spiral-happened

Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: MarkS on Dec 09, 2009, 16:19:59