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Jan Curtis
Cheyenne, WY, USA

01/09/2024
07:10 am

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Equipment Details:

Nikon Coolpix P950

Post-processing Details:

ƒ/5.6
Focal Length (35mm format) - 170 mm
exp:1/50

Image Details:

These lenticular clouds hint that strong winds are expected in a few hours. In fact, the forecast is calling for winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph by noon. Taken during calm winds with temperature at 15F.

As an interesting side note, the dark mound on the horizon just right of center may be Pikes Peak, some 163 miles (bearing 185 degs) from my house. This is supported as a possibility at: www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/AME/PIKE-N.gif

Strong temperature inversions can help view distant objects provided that the line of sight is not obstructed. Interesting!

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!