Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 3, 2001

Dueling Auroras

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2001 is “Dueling Auroras,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Phil Hoffman). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“Will it be curtains for one of these auroras? A quick inspection indicates that it is curtains for both, as the designation “ curtains ” well categorizes the type of aurora pattern pictured.”

— APOD editors, December 3, 2001

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At a glance

Date: December 3, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Phil Hoffman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 3, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-december-3-dueling-auroras

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