Robert Todd Carroll (2003), having consulted an entomologist (Doug Yanega), identified rods as images of flying insects recorded over several cycles of wing-beating on video recording devices. The insect captured on image a number of times, while propelling itself forward, gives the illusion of a single elongated rod-like body, with bulges.[1]
A 2000 report by staff at "The Straight Dope" also explained rods as such phenomena, namely tricks of light which result from how (primarily video) images of flying insects are recorded and played back, adding that investigators have shown the rod-like bodies to be a result of motion blur, if the camera is shooting with relatively long exposure times.[2]
The claims of these being extraordinary creatures, possibly alien, have been advanced by either people with active imaginations, or hoaxers.[1][2][a]
In August 2005, China Central Television (CCTV) aired a two-part documentary about flying rods in China. It reported the events from May to June of the same year at Tonghua Zhenguo Pharmaceutical Company in Tonghua City, Jilin Province, which debunked the flying rods. Surveillance cameras in the facility's compound captured video footage of flying rods identical to those shown in Jose Escamilla's video. Getting no satisfactory answer to the phenomenon, curious scientists at the facility decided that they would try to solve the mystery by attempting to catch these airborne creatures. Huge nets were set up and the same surveillance cameras then captured images of rods flying into the trap. When the nets were inspected, the "rods" were no more than regular moths and other ordinary flying insects. Subsequent investigations proved that the appearance of flying rods on video was an optical illusion created by the slower recording speed of the camera.[3]
After attending a lecture by Jose Escamilla, UFO investigator Robert Sheaffer wrote that "some of his 'rods' were obviously insects zipping across the field at a high angular rate" and others appeared to be "appendages" which were birds' wings blurred by the camera exposure.[4]
Paranormal claimsedit
Various paranormal interpretations of this phenomenon appear in popular culture. One of the more outspoken proponents of rods as alien life forms was Jose Escamilla, who claimed to have been the first to film them on March 19, 1994 in Roswell, New Mexico, while attempting to film a UFO. Escamilla later made additional videos and embarked on lecture tours to promote his claims.[1]
In popular cultureedit
In the manga and anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the Stone Ocean part features a character named Rikiel with the Stand ability "Sky High" that allows him to control rods, which are described as real unidentified animals, and use them to attack his enemies by absorbing their body heat.[5]
In the video game Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, there is a rare enemy type called Sky Fish based on the "rod" phenomenon. Sky Fish resemble rods in appearance and can only be defeated by slowing down time.
In the 2015 Kemono Friends mobile game, Skyfish appears as a playable Friend and minor character.[6]
Several games in the Legend of Zelda franchise include creatures that resemble the supposed appearance of rods, being insects with long flexible bodies and multiple sets of wings along their length. These include Skytails [7] in Skyward Sword and Deep Fireflies [8] in Tears of the Kingdom.
Explanatory notesedit
^"where unscrupulous people are exploiting a gullible public for profit", according to "Straight Dope" staff.
^ abYanega, Doug (September 18, 2000). "What's up with "rods," the mysterious insects that can be seen only on video?". The Straight Dope. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
^中国UFO悬案调查：飞棍出没的世界(下) SINA Technology News, "China's outstanding UFO Investigation: fly rod Haunted World (Part Two)"
^Sheaffer, Robert (March–April 2000). "ET, You've Got Mail". Skeptical Inquirer. Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
optical, phenomenon, this, article, need, rewritten, comply, with, wikipedia, quality, standards, help, talk, page, contain, suggestions, august, 2018, cryptozoology, ufology, rods, also, known, skyfish, rods, solar, entities, elongated, visual, artifacts, app. This article may need to be rewritten to comply with Wikipedia s quality standards You can help The talk page may contain suggestions August 2018 In cryptozoology and ufology rods also known as skyfish air rods or solar entities are elongated visual artifacts appearing in photographic images and video recordings This long exposure photograph of moths flying around a floodlight shows an exaggerated rod effect Most optical analysis to date have concluded that the images are insects moving across the frame as the photo is being captured Contents 1 Optical analysis 2 Paranormal claims 3 In popular culture 4 Explanatory notes 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksOptical analysis editRobert Todd Carroll 2003 having consulted an entomologist Doug Yanega identified rods as images of flying insects recorded over several cycles of wing beating on video recording devices The insect captured on image a number of times while propelling itself forward gives the illusion of a single elongated rod like body with bulges 1 A 2000 report by staff at The Straight Dope also explained rods as such phenomena namely tricks of light which result from how primarily video images of flying insects are recorded and played back adding that investigators have shown the rod like bodies to be a result of motion blur if the camera is shooting with relatively long exposure times 2 The claims of these being extraordinary creatures possibly alien have been advanced by either people with active imaginations or hoaxers 1 2 a In August 2005 China Central Television CCTV aired a two part documentary about flying rods in China It reported the events from May to June of the same year at Tonghua Zhenguo Pharmaceutical Company in Tonghua City Jilin Province which debunked the flying rods Surveillance cameras in the facility s compound captured video footage of flying rods identical to those shown in Jose Escamilla s video Getting no satisfactory answer to the phenomenon curious scientists at the facility decided that they would try to solve the mystery by attempting to catch these airborne creatures Huge nets were set up and the same surveillance cameras then captured images of rods flying into the trap When the nets were inspected the rods were no more than regular moths and other ordinary flying insects Subsequent investigations proved that the appearance of flying rods on video was an optical illusion created by the slower recording speed of the camera 3 After attending a lecture by Jose Escamilla UFO investigator Robert Sheaffer wrote that some of his rods were obviously insects zipping across the field at a high angular rate and others appeared to be appendages which were birds wings blurred by the camera exposure 4 Paranormal claims editVarious paranormal interpretations of this phenomenon appear in popular culture One of the more outspoken proponents of rods as alien life forms was Jose Escamilla who claimed to have been the first to film them on March 19 1994 in Roswell New Mexico while attempting to film a UFO Escamilla later made additional videos and embarked on lecture tours to promote his claims 1 In popular culture editIn the manga and anime series JoJo s Bizarre Adventure the Stone Ocean part features a character named Rikiel with the Stand ability Sky High that allows him to control rods which are described as real unidentified animals and use them to attack his enemies by absorbing their body heat 5 In the video game Castlevania Aria of Sorrow there is a rare enemy type called Sky Fish based on the rod phenomenon Sky Fish resemble rods in appearance and can only be defeated by slowing down time In the video game Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc if you hang out and give him presents during a Free Time Event the character Yasuhiro Hagakure will have dialogue about Skyfish and their appearance in Kamata Tokyo The 2010 Super Sentai series Tensou Sentai Goseiger featured the antagonistic cryptid themed monster group Yuumajuu One of their members is Zaigo of the Skyfish who has the secondary theme of stick insect In the 2015 Kemono Friends mobile game Skyfish appears as a playable Friend and minor character 6 Several games in the Legend of Zelda franchise include creatures that resemble the supposed appearance of rods being insects with long flexible bodies and multiple sets of wings along their length These include Skytails 7 in Skyward Sword and Deep Fireflies 8 in Tears of the Kingdom Explanatory notes edit where unscrupulous people are exploiting a gullible public for profit according to Straight Dope staff See also editOptical phenomena Orb optics References edit a b c Carroll Robert Todd 2003 rods The Skeptic s Dictionary A Collection of Strange Beliefs Amusing Deceptions and Dangerous Delusions John Wiley amp Sons ISBN 9781630262297 Retrieved 6 April 2010 a b Yanega Doug September 18 2000 What s up with rods the mysterious insects that can be seen only on video The Straight Dope Retrieved 6 April 2010 中国UFO悬案调查 飞棍出没的世界 下 SINA Technology News China s outstanding UFO Investigation fly rod Haunted World Part Two Sheaffer Robert March April 2000 ET You ve Got Mail Skeptical Inquirer Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Retrieved 6 April 2010 Sky High Skyfish 29 January 2023 Skytail 21 June 2023 Deep Firefly 6 August 2023 External links editJose Escamilla s Rods Video Sequences Dunning Brian 19 October 2006 Skeptoid 3 Rods Flying Absurdities Skeptoid Retrieved 22 June 2017 Famous video of rods at the Cave of the Swallows Detailed video analysis Sky High page on the JoJo wiki Skytail page on the Zelda wiki Deep Firefly page on the Zelda wiki Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rod optical phenomenon amp oldid 1190043987, wikipedia, 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