Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 1999

Aurora and Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 1999 is “Aurora and Orion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-59 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the 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, March 20, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: 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 141 words

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Orion Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-march-20-aurora-and-orion

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