Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2002

Red Auroral Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2002 is “Red Auroral Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Duane Clausen). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Few auroras show this level of detail. This unusual display of an auroral corona occurred on Earth three days after an unusual solar event — the fifth most powerful explosion yet recorded on the Sun .”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2002

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At a glance

Date: January 15, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Duane Clausen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-january-15-red-auroral-corona

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