Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 2000

Mount Megantic Magnetic Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2000 is “Mount Megantic Magnetic Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Gauthier ( Observatoire Astronomique du Mont-Megantic )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Plasma from the Sun and debris from a comet both collided with planet Earth last Saturday morning triggering magnetic storms and a meteor shower in a dazzling atmospheric spectacle .”

— APOD editors, August 17, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 17, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Gauthier ( Observatoire Astronomique du Mont-Megantic )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-august-17-mount-megantic-magnetic-storm

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