Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2012

Pink Aurora Over Crater Lake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2012 is “Pink Aurora Over Crater Lake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Brad Goldpaint ( Goldpaint Photography )). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

From the explanation

“Why is this aurora strikingly pink? When photographing picturesque Crater Lake in Oregon , USA last month, the background sky lit up with auroras of unusual colors .”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Brad Goldpaint ( Goldpaint Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-25-pink-aurora-over-crater-lake

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