Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 3, 2012

Goat Aurora Over Greenland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2012 is “Goat Aurora Over Greenland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes it’s hard to believe what you see in the sky. During the Shelios Expedition to Greenland in late August, even veteran sky enthusiasts saw auroras so colorful, so fast changing , and so unusual in form that they could remember nothing like it.”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 3, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 3, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-3-goat-aurora-over-greenland

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