A Rainbow Reflection Off Of The Wing Of A Plane

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A Rainbow Reflection Off Of The Wing Of A Plane
Taken by fendell Pillsbury on September 11, 2012 @ Flying over Florida.

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Camera Used: Canon Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Exposure Time: 1/1250
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 80
Date Taken: 2012:09:13 13:08:51

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We were flying above the clouds and I noticed the circular rainbow colors or sun dog were following us and I realized they must be from the sun and the wing of the plane on the cloud.

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You are observing the glory; it is found 180 degrees opposite the sun, and often observed when flying over thin clouds. Check out astronomy picture of the day search for many examples of it.

Posted by wwooten 2012-09-16 17:37:46

Check out this link:
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040806.html
for a good explanation of the glory, exactly opposite the sun in the sky and often seen when flying over cirrus clouds.

Posted by wwooten 2012-09-16 17:41:05

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