Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora from Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2007 is “Aurora from Space,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Don Pettit , ISS Expedition 6 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

Aurora from Space
Credit: Don Pettit , ISS Expedition 6 , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From the ground, spectacular auroras seem to dance high above. But the International Space Station ( ISS ) orbits at nearly the same height as many auroras , sometimes passing over them, and sometimes right through them.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 15, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Don Pettit , ISS Expedition 6 , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 102 words

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