How One Astrophotographer Made a New Scientific Discovery

“The Blue Sprites” combined | © Bray Falls

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Astrophotographer Bray Falls with one of his telescopes

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“The Blue Sprites” without starlight | © Bray Falls

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“The Blue Sprites” hydrogen emission | © Bray Falls

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How One Astrophotographer Made a New Scientific Discovery

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“The Blue Sprites” combined | © Bray Falls

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Astrophotographer Bray Falls with one of his telescopes

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“The Blue Sprites” without starlight | © Bray Falls

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“The Blue Sprites” hydrogen emission | © Bray Falls

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“The Blue Sprites” OIII emission | © Bray Falls

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Horsehead Nebula | © Bray Falls

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