Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 11, 2010

Yukon Aurora with Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 2010 is “Yukon Aurora with Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka / TWAN / www.blue-moon.ca). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Fixed to a tripod, a camera can record graceful trails traced by stars as planet Earth rotates on its axis. But at high latitudes during March and April, it can also capture an aurora shimmering in the night.”

— APOD editors, March 11, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 11, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka / TWAN / www.blue-moon.ca
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 11, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-11-yukon-aurora-with-star-trails

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