Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 19, 2007

Aurora in the Distance

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2007 is “Aurora in the Distance,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lance McVay). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Some auroras can only be seen with a camera. They are called sub-visual and are too faint to be seen with the unaided eye.”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 19, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Lance McVay
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 19, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-november-19-aurora-in-the-distance

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