Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2012

Aurora Over Raufarhfn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2012 is “Aurora Over Raufarhfn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrees )). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“It was all lined up even without the colorful aurora exploding overhead. If you follow the apex line of the recently deployed monuments of Arctic Henge in Raufarhfn in northern Iceland from this vantage point, you will see that they point due north.”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrees )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-april-30-aurora-over-raufarhfn

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