Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2005

Fire Glow and Star Trails at Sunset Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2005 is “Fire Glow and Star Trails at Sunset Crater,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“Stars gracefully arc over the glow from a not too distant forest fire in this dramatic time exposure . A recent camping trip with family and friends to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA produced the opportunity to record the subtle lighting from Earth and sky .”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 7, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 7, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-7-fire-glow-and-star-trails-at-sunset-crater

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