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Originally posted by believer81
reply to post by watchZEITGEISTnow
You are kidding us right? Er... I mean really?
Originally posted by watchZEITGEISTnow
Checking out the JAXA/NASA high definition videos, I discovered what
[edit on 31-1-2010 by watchZEITGEISTnow]
Originally posted by SpaceMonkeys
Ignorance is bliss isn't it? funny this site has an ignore button when the moto is "deny ignorance"
Originally posted by Maybe...maybe not
reply to post by watchZEITGEISTnow
G'day WZN
Having looked at this very carefully several times, unfortunately I must conclude this is a camera artifact of some description.
The motion of the "object"is an exact match for the movement (i.e. the progression) of the camera.
I think the most probable cause is a pixel effect.
May I say again that I admire your passion & your drive here on ATS, if not always your material.
Kind regards
Maybe...maybe not
Originally posted by watchZEITGEISTnow
reply to post by Cuhail
Great input to the discussion. It is not a lens artifact.
Originally posted by GuyverUnit I
In defense of the OP.(see edit)
It is not dirt on lens. (see edit)
Simple Test-
Play video.
Pause video at moment of "Rocket Launch".
Place mouse pointer on "Rocket".
Resume playback.
If "Rocket" remains directly at tip of pointer then it is dirt on lens.
If "Rocket" moves away from pointer then it is an actual moving object captured on film.
If you can't use mouse to both point and pause/start video then use a pencil and physically point to the "Rocket" on your screen.
You may also forgo pausing the video and at anytime you can see the "Rocket" just point to it with mouse and then leave pointer stationary.
My conclusion- It is not dirt. The "Rocket" is not in a static position relative to the camera. It moves quickly away from its starting position and may also be moving away in an arc towards the right of the screen.
EDIT!!!!
After repeating the Simple Test on the original JAXA film the "Rocket" appears to remain in a static position on screen suggesting dirt on the camera lens.
You try it.
Originally posted by Raabjorn
Well spotted! There is no denying that there is something moving, whatever it may be it should not be there.