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June 1, 2003 - Clementine Image Doesn't Explain Image By Spellman
Recently, the videographer, Robert Spellman, posted a link on his
web site with a possible explanation of the event by George Varros. Varros
suggested that the central peak "spines" on Tycho's peak were oriented with
the phenomena observed and imaged on May 9th. To prove or disprove this hypothesis
I selected the HIRES
image of the major central portion of Tycho taken by Clementine for comparison.
My findings conclude that the image registration of the Clem photo and the
Spellman frame are off 180 degrees. Although he has the Spellman image oriented
correctly with the "streamers" pointing to the left and the sun coming from
the same direction, Varros shows the Clem image "spines" to the left of Tycho's
central peak in his overlay. In reality, the "spines" are actually on the
other side of the peak since the Clem image has not been properly alligned
with the Spellman image.
Dr. Cook's comparison utilized the Lunar Orbiter 5 image which WAS oriented correctly, and he favors the twin valley on the E-rim of Tycho theory, which has not been substantiated as yet. In the process of this evaluation I found that my image of the LO5 Tycho shot (at the upper right of this web page) had been previously rotated incorrectly also. It had been aligned to match the shadows and was also off 180 degrees. I have since then rotated the image to match the other image, false color and color contours and it is now corrected. So one can see how easily lunar terrain and shadows can mislead researchers. The Tycho event of May 9th remains a mystery.
Francis Ridge
Coordinator,
The Lunascan Project
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This preliminary analysis includes the original report web site and other
analyses, filed in reverse order, the latest information listed at the top
of this page. Since these
images obtained on May 9th are analog, reports and images of Tycho (past
and future) of a digital nature will be studied in conjunction with these
to see if an LTP event is actually occurring. I have requested other imaging
teams around the world to attempt imaging of Tycho under the same colongitude,
and with similar and alternate methods to rule out possible artifacts.
Francis Ridge
Coordinator,
The Lunascan Project
Original updated report at:
http://www.geocities.com/xetor_2000/tychotlp.html
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From: "Ray Stanford" <dinotracker@earthlink.net>
To: "francis ridge" <slk@evansville.net>
Subject: Re: One Prime Example...
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 09:43:05 -0400
Fran,
Of course, I'd need to see a FIRST GENERATION example of the original image
to say more for certain, but the attached image extends the false color contouring
to areas at the right of the crater, where we see what could POSSIBLY (only
possibly) be a directional image 'bleed' that might conceivably be an artifact
along with those (also highlighted in red) in the crater's center.
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Previous update:
From: "Robert Spellman" <rspellman@mindspring.com>
To: "francis ridge" <slk@evansville.net>
Subject: Fw: [lunar_observers] TYCHO Transient Lunar Phenomena Event
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 20:13:14 -0700
Hi Francis,
Just to keep you apprised of developments, please read the message I received
from a contributing editor of Sky & Telescope magazine. Jeff is convinced
that what I recorded was a video artifact. 'm 75% convinced myself
however 25% says keep looking it still might be true.I'll keep you posted
we just don't want to imply that what I recorded was in fact, a real TLP
if we do it will hurt or credibility in the future.
Robert
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Original May 14 email:
From: robert spellman <rspellman@mindspring.com>
To: slk@evansville.net
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 22:33:41 -0700
Subject: TYcho TLP OBSERVATION
http://www.geocities.com/xetor_2000/tychotlp.html
Dear Mr. Ridge,
Please follow the enclosed link to my Tycho TLP observation of 5/9/03,there
you will find images and data regarding this exciting observation.I will
be posting more data and images in the next few days.I am sure this was a
REAL event! David Darling of the ALPO made a similar observation a few years
ago of the same crater and obtained similar results.I believe that my images
are the best ever recorded of any TLP event.Please use them as you see fit,just
credit me if you do.
Robert Spellman - Griffith Observatory Telescope Operator.
