Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 9, 2004

A Full Sky Multicolored Auroral Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 9, 2004 is “A Full Sky Multicolored Auroral Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Philippe Moussette ( Obs. Mont Cosmos )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“On some nights the sky is the most interesting show in town. This fisheye picture captures a particularly active and colorful auroral corona that occurred two days ago over l’Observatoire de la Decouverte in Val Belair near Quebec , Canada .”

— APOD editors, November 9, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Philippe Moussette ( Obs. Mont Cosmos )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-november-9-a-full-sky-multicolored-auroral-corona

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