Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2010

Aurora Over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2010 is “Aurora Over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ole Christian Salomonsen). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Auroras can make spectacular sights. Photographed above last weekend, flowing multi-colored auroras helped illuminate a busy sky above Troms , Norway .”

— APOD editors, September 20, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 20, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ole Christian Salomonsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 20, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-20-aurora-over-norway

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