Mysteries of the Marfa Lights Revealed - Full Color Edition: A Guide to the History, Mystery, Science, and Viewing of the Marfa Lights
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0988827115 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the AuthorMysteries of the Marfa Lights Revealed is designed to introduce readers to material that will give them a context for mysterious lights seen in the Marfa area, and then to discuss several relatively well documented sightings of strange lights seen over the years. Some history of the settlement of west Texas and the introduction of lights sources to the region are presented along with relevant geographical material. These summaries provide the setting for the lights and their observations, which are also reviewed.The principles of light transmission through the atmosphere are presented and one specific illustration of a current light display is treated in detail to enable readers to appreciate how strongly lights can be affected by the atmosphere. The example is a spectacular mirage on US67/90 just north of the Marfa plain. This mirage can be seen by anyone visiting the area.The combination of history, geography, and light principles enables a learned examination of seven examples of credibly documented strange and mysterious light sightings. Four of the lights are found to come from vehicle headlights. The other three come from natural sources. But even though these natural lights came from "common, ordinary sources", witnesses could not identify them readily - putting them all in the category of mysterious lights. By definition when a light's behavior is unexpected and its source is unknown, the light is "mysterious".Most readers will be pleased to see how sightings that today are understandable were thought to have been mysterious at the time they were first seen.However, people who pursue these lights from a paranormal, occult, or ufology viewpoint will be disappointed. These individuals seek answers that are beyond normal (i.e.,paranormal), and claim that ordinary light sources (like vehicle headlights) cannot be mysterious. To reduce any sighting to something explainable removes it from the realm of the paranormal and disappoints them.Fortunately, the rest of us seek real answers to real problem statements. We are pleased to discover - a) Why mountains can appear to move closer to us; b) How mirages can exhibit the strange behavior seen on the cover of the book; c) How natural lights can frighten people enough to think that the lights are chasing them; and d) How vehicle lights in four different places in the Marfa area can go up, "dance" up and down, or change color, while not being perceivable as coming from vehicles.
Written in a conversational style that assumes only basic scientific knowledge, "Mysteries of the Marfa Lights Revealed" is for everyone who is curious about mysterious lights no matter where they appear on earth. "Mysteries of the Marfa Lights Revealed" is the first book to present a detailed examination of light phenomena and their applicability to mysterious light displays seen throughout the world -- including those of the famous Marfa lights in the Big Bend region of southwest Texas. The book is exceptionally well illustrated. Thirty-three magnificent color pictures graphically illustrate the subjects being discussed, and provocative vignettes introduce each chapter. What are they -- UFOs, atmospheric anomalies, optical illusions, or something else? For over 100 years, these so-called Marfa lights have baffled experts and amateurs alike -- until now. Elements of science are combi
Robert Wagers holds a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Patents. Later, she joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Since her retirement, she has been writing about the history of the department and has published two books (available on ), Every Life H
A well researched compelling case for what the Marfa Lights really are. D. O'Dell I read this book prior to making my 3rd trip to Marfa to see & photograph the ghost lights. Only now, after seeing the lights three times can I write an accurate review of this book. There are no spoilers here, I won't say what the lights are, except to say, I agree with the authors' conclusions ---with one caveat. The authors present a reasonable, well-researched, scientific analysis of th. "The book is easy to read" according to Night Reader. Comments regarding Science and Viewing of the Marfa Lights, a book by Dr. Robert and Judy Wages, Published by R&J Books Unique, Richardson, Texas, ISBN 978-9888271-1-0The Wagers have written a book that attempts to explain, or more accurately, "explain away," the Mysterious Lights of Marfa. The book is easy to read, includes detailed history summaries of the geographical region where Marfa . "An illuminating book" according to Jim Quinn. Mysterious lights have been reported on the plains around the small west Texas town of Marfa for more than a century, and explanations - from mirages and "ball lightning" to alien visits - have been nearly as common as the sightings themselves. Now, though, the mysteries have been exposed. Robert and Judy Wagers, authors of "Mysteries of the Marfa Lights Revealed," explain the man-made and