Rare Red Sprite Cluster Photographer By ISS Astonauts (3 pics)

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An astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) recently caught a patch of "red sprites" on camera as he watched a thunderstorm from space. This rare sight is caused when powerful lightning creates an electromagnetic discharge and the sprites can stretch up to fifty miles high.



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№1 Author: Bitofinger (25 Aug 2015 02:25) Total user comments: 747


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Who the hell downvoted this, and why?
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№2 Author: Nick1090 (25 Aug 2015 10:47) Total user comments: 1257


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Quote: Bitofinger
Who the hell downvoted this, and why?

Probably someone who didn't realise what it is.
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№3 Author: Tomaz86 (25 Aug 2015 14:47) Total user comments: 10834


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Sounds awesome.
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№4 Author: Phynix4 (25 Aug 2015 14:55) Total user comments: 5461


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cool
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