NASA NTRS · 19720016426
Light flash phenomenon seen by astronauts
Abstract
The results from experiments conducted to characterize and elucidate light flashes seen by astronauts on Apollo 11, 12, 13, and 14 during transluna or transearth orbit are presented. The data show cosmic nuclei interacting with the visual apparatus causes the light flash phenomenon. The data also suggest that slow protons and helium ions with a stopping power greater than 10 KeV/micron will cause light flashes and streaks in the partially dark adapted eye. The effects of galactic cosmic nuclei interacting with man during long term missions are discussed.
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Budinger, T. F., Tobias, C. A., Lyman, J. T., Chapman, P. K., Pinsky, L. S., Bichsel, H., Denney, J. D., Nelp, W. B.. 1971-01-01. Light flash phenomenon seen by astronauts. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720016426
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