Monday, February 22, 2010

Atlas V Rocket Sonic Shockwave

Solar Dynamics Observatory Launch, Feb 11, 2010

A sun dog is a prismatic bright spot in the sky caused by sun shining through ice crystals. The Atlas V rocket exceeded the speed of sound in this layer of ice crystals, making the shock wave visible from the ground.

Best viewed in 720p, happens around the 1:52 mark



Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

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