Mick West | Donut UFO - Quick Explanation - It's Bokeh! @MickWest | Uploaded November 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Out-of-focus stars (or other small lights) are a common source of "UFO" photos and videos. Sometimes they look like "orbs", and sometimes they have rings in them that make them look more "donut" shaped. Here I demonstrate how you can duplicate the effect with your phone.
Diffraction rings explained: telescope-optics.net/diffraction_pattern_and_aberrations.htm
Good example of Venus out of focus: youtube.com/watch?v=ydvsLzLYZM0
Out-of-focus stars (or other small lights) are a common source of "UFO" photos and videos. Sometimes they look like "orbs", and sometimes they have rings in them that make them look more "donut" shaped. Here I demonstrate how you can duplicate the effect with your phone.
Diffraction rings explained: telescope-optics.net/diffraction_pattern_and_aberrations.htm
Good example of Venus out of focus: youtube.com/watch?v=ydvsLzLYZM0