Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 1997

Aurora and Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 1997 is “Aurora and Orion,” an image. It is credited to Aurora and Orion Credit: STS-59 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Looking toward the south from low Earth orbit, the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor made this stunning time exposure of the Aurora Australis or southern lights in April of 1994. Aurora are visible at high northern latitudes as well, with the northern lights known as Aurora Borealis .”

— APOD editors, January 26, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Aurora and Orion Credit: STS-59 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Orion Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-26-aurora-and-orion

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