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Spiral Lights seen in Norway

Started by MarkS, Dec 09, 2009, 16:19:59

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MarkS

Dec 09, 2009, 16:19:59 Last Edit: Dec 09, 2009, 16:59:27 by MarkS
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.

mickw

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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:
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Mike

#2
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.
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Mike

#4
Dec 10, 2009, 08:38:17
Russian rocket my ass.
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MarkS

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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

mickw

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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:
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mickw

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Dec 10, 2009, 09:49:42
Did you notice the alleged rocket was made by MIT  :lol:
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Tony G

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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
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JohnP

#9
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......

Rick

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Dec 10, 2009, 17:21:48 Last Edit: Dec 10, 2009, 18:29:48 by Rick
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