On 2/21/2010 4:44 PM, Robert Love wrote:

It's not my camera nor my web site. I would think if it was an optical
effect, it would appear smoother.

Of course if none of NASA's imagery show anything like this, then it
probaly is this camera.

Here's the launch on YouTube in HD; compare it to what you have:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OQdTjOJjq4

Pat