Shuttle Hexagon Lensflare

Shuttle hexagon lensflare

During the first few minutes of the rather curious documentary Around the world in 60 minutes, shown recently on BBC Four, there is a stunning short sequence of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (mission STS-132) as filmed from the International Space Station.

As the shuttle slowly approaches the ISS, suddenly a myriad of iridescent hexagon lensflares flood across the screen. It's beautiful.

Here are some screen shots.

Shuttle hexagon lensflare
Shuttle hexagon lensflare
Shuttle hexagon lensflare
Shuttle hexagon lensflare
Shuttle hexagon lensflare
Shuttle hexagon lensflare