> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 
> On 13 Sep 2004 at 8:51, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> 
> > The Astronomy Picture of the Day page for September 13, 2004, has a 
> > photograph and a mystety to explain:
> > 
> > http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
> > 
> > I'm sure several on this list can explain exactly what 
> appears in the photo.
> 
> My guess is that it's a whole rainbow (sun is directly behind 
> the photographer) caused by the light refracting through a 
> mist of fine water droplets from a high pressure cleaner or 
> something similar.

I'm pretty sure that's a self-portrait from Phyllis Owens. The ring is her
halo.

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