Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 17, 2010

Northern Lights over Prelude Lake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2010 is “Northern Lights over Prelude Lake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka / TWAN / www.blue-moon.ca). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Curtains of shimmering green light sprawl across this gorgeous night skyscape. In the foreground lies the peaceful Prelude Lake, located about 30 kilometers east of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.”

— APOD editors, September 17, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 17, 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 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 17, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-17-northern-lights-over-prelude-lake

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