Explained: Fireworks vs Firecrackers vs Sparklers [Science]

gizmodo.com - 7/2/2009

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While prepping for our nation's independence, we came across this excellent explanation as to how most basic fireworks function. The clip takes about a minute of your time and will imbue you with impressive knowledge for this July 4th . [ HowStuffWorks ]

digital-photography-school.com - 7/4/2009

How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

— digital-photography-school.com — Photo by hupaishi Do you want to know how to photograph fireworks? With 4th July just days... away I thought I’d refresh this article in which I give 10 Fireworks Photography tips to help you get started. Fireworks Displays are something that evoke ... (more) How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

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dvice.com - 7/3/2009

Fireworks projector simulates pyrotechnics any day of the year

— dvice.com — Missing the fireworks display this weekend? Never mind that, you can have fireworks every night of the... year with this Sega projector, letting you design your own fireworks display by mixing and matching 55 different pyrotechnic simulations. This $160 doodad won't do you any good this ... (more) Fireworks projector simulates pyrotechnics any day of ...

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How do fireworks work?
DVICE Atom Feed — ... out of a streetwalker's boudoir. But what makes them work? The fireworks, that is. Those colorful detonations are chemical-laced bombs, carefully configured for explosive effect, and launched with lift charges from mortars, with fuses lit by brave souls wearing fire suits. Sometimes, they're lit by computers and remote controls. We got to see 10,000 of these bombs lit, fired and launched, up close and personal last year. It was unforgettable. Via Gizmodo

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