|
I don't see why all this is any different to say, me taking a photo of a UFO through a camera that was set up to take a shot of Jupiter or a DSO and then posting it here.
I may believe that what I saw with my eyes is what I captured, but when I post that image with a description that its a UFO and people take a look at it and think "hang on, that doesn't look right" surely there is room for people to be free to say "I don't think thats a UFO".
Most of us are not experts in what a meteor looks like when captured through a telescope, but if it looks significantly different to what you see in widefield pictures and video as well as what you see with your own eyes, then why can't we be skeptical? There certainly hasn't been a raft of personal attacks or derision or anything negative by calling someone a fake, liar or questioning their integrity.
When I initially looked at this photo and made the comment (intended as humour and not with any sort of malice) about it looking like an Asteroids game, this was probably because to me it didnt look right. I expected to see a meteor streak like I have seen in real life and in pictures. I am not an expert in these matters, so if I thought this was strange, I can certainly see why others more qualified and experienced would have their doubts too.
After reading Stuart's analysis and hypothesis as to how this occurred, it seems in my opinion an experienced and plausible explanation as to what happened. Just because its plausible doesnt mean its correct either!
I don't think that there needs to be any ill feeling because someone is expressing their opinion which may not agree with someone else's.
If we all just sat here and only gave positive comments to every post or picture or discovery, then IIS would be a lot poorer place because of it.
I can understand Hotspur's disappointment in having his capture analysed, broken down and possibly debunked, but I honestly dont think anyone is calling him a fraud, or even vilifying him. Certainly he has been very open with providing the raw files for analysis which I applaud him for and sort of expect anyone would do in the same situation.
I also applaud Stuart for publicly sticking up for his own opinions and experience and dont think he or anyone else who may disagree with Chris should be criticised for voicing their opinion either.
It's all really just about the picture, which, to me, doesnt look like a meteor. It really all just boils down to this, doesn't it?
Chris
|