Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 22, 2002

Comet and Aurora Over Alaska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 22, 2002 is “Comet and Aurora Over Alaska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dennis Mammana ( Skyscapes )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Can you spot the comet? Flowing across the frozen Alaskan landscape is an easily visible, colorful aurora.”

— APOD editors, April 22, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 22, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dennis Mammana ( Skyscapes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Auroras Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 22, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-22-comet-and-aurora-over-alaska

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