What are the mysterious red flashes appearing above telescopes at night?
This video investigates a strange phenomenon captured near European Southern Observatory sites. While telescopes focus on the cosmos, elusive red sprites occasionally manifest in the distance, prompting a closer look at these rare atmospheric events.
Red sprites are atmospheric phenomena that appear unexpectedly as night falls. The video explores these occurrences, which have been observed in the vicinity of ESO observatories during routine nightly operations.
The production, directed by Petr Horálek and Herbert Zodet, features narration by Sara Mendes da Costa and provides a technical overview of these fleeting, high-altitude electrical discharges.
Source: ESOcast 81: Red Sprites
