Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tornado and Rainbow Over Kansas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2011 is “Tornado and Rainbow Over Kansas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Nguyen ( Oklahoma U. ), www.mesoscale.ws). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

Tornado and Rainbow Over Kansas
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Nguyen ( Oklahoma U. ), www.mesoscale.ws Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The scene might have been considered serene if it weren’t for the tornado . During 2004 in Kansas , storm chaser Eric Nguyen photographed this budding twister in a different light — the light of a rainbow .”

— APOD editors, August 14, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 14, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Nguyen ( Oklahoma U. ), www.mesoscale.ws
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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