Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 2006

Tornado and Rainbow Over Kansas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2006 is “Tornado and Rainbow Over Kansas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Eric Nguyen ( Oklahoma U. ), www.mesoscale.ws). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“The scene might have been considered serene if it weren’t for the tornado . Last June in Kansas , storm chaser Eric Nguyen photographed this budding twister in a different light — the light of a rainbow .”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 2, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Eric Nguyen ( Oklahoma U. ), www.mesoscale.ws
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-2-tornado-and-rainbow-over-kansas

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