How to Observe a Heiligenschein


	How to Observe a Heiligenschein

richpalmer

9-4-2007 3:43 PM

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optical, halo, aura, dew, visuals, effect

richpalmer says:

I've seen this effect in the past, but didn't know what to call it. Interesting article.

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