Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 21, 2012

Aurora Over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2012 is “Aurora Over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( El Cielo de Canarias )). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“If you see a sky like this — photograph it. Three nights ago in Iceland , an adventurous photographer (pictured) chanced across a sky full of aurora and did just that.”

— APOD editors, March 21, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 21, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( El Cielo de Canarias )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 21, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-21-aurora-over-iceland

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