[sam_paine]

Approx. 2/5ths through there is a very good quality frame which clearly depicts the 3 main engines of the orbiter and shows the black rudder markings of the tail as it tumbles away from the shuttle!

You're kidding, right? There is no such frame. That "zoom" is an artifact...you can't resolve diddly squat from that clip. You could just as easily see the face of the devil as the tail or three engine bells.

[Justa]

Obviously, you need a better monitor, video card or simply need to pay closer attention to the clip. The video was taken from an airplane by a television crew.

The 3 main engines and black rudder markings of the broken-off tail are quite discernable in several of the frames. You just need to look.

[fuente]

Actually, that's not correct Sam. There is a shot that is very good and clear, then is zooms out to show the whole plasma stream. When I saw this a second time, I noticed that it was a shot from almost directly from the rear. It was quite clear. The thing that really throw me was when they panned out to show the trail. It was moving from right to left. So the vessle was definately moving somewhat sideways just before it came apart.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

You could just as easily see the face of the devil as the tail or three engine bells.

This just in. The face of the devil was seen during breakup...