Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2003

Auroral Rocket Launch

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2003 is “Auroral Rocket Launch,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chuck Johnson ( Cleary Summit )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“In this striking image, a rocket climbs skyward toward an expansive green auroral display in the first launch of 2003 from the University of Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range .”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chuck Johnson ( Cleary Summit )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-31-auroral-rocket-launch

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