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October 19, 2010
Brocken spectre
"A phenomenon known as a Brocken spectre floats over the Tatra mountains in Poland. It's usually caused as the shadow of the observer is cast on the clouds."
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Ive always known this phenomenon as a "glory". Galen Rowell has a picture of like this taken in the High Sierras that is absolutely spectacular. Its in one of his books. Of course I don't remember which one. Oh, I love your website--- Keep it up! Frank G.
Posted by: FRANK GRAETCH | Oct 20, 2010 11:26:50 AM
Ive always known this phenomenon as a "glory". Galen Rowell has a picture of like this taken in the High Sierras that is absolutely spectacular. Its in one of his books. Of course I don't remember which one. Oh, I love your website--- Keep it up! Frank G.
Posted by: FRANK GRAETCH | Oct 20, 2010 11:26:26 AM
Been there, seen that. It is easily replicated with a strong flashlight, fog and a person standing near the top of a hill. Illuminate the person from below and observe projected shadow on fog "screen" from the other side of hill.
Posted by: 6.02*10^23 | Oct 19, 2010 4:14:34 PM
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