Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 28, 2012

Planet Aurora Borealis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2012 is “Planet Aurora Borealis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Illuminated by an eerie greenish light, this remarkable little planet is covered with ice and snow and ringed by tall pine trees. Of course , this little planet is actually planet Earth, and the surrounding stars are above the horizon near Östersund, Sweden.”

— APOD editors, January 28, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 28, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 28, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-28-planet-aurora-borealis

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