Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 28, 2013

Alaska Aurora Sequence

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 2013 is “Alaska Aurora Sequence,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: LeRoy Zimmerman ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“A remarkably intense auroral band flooded the northern night with shimmering colors on December 7. The stunning sequence captured here was made with a camera fixed to a tripod under cold, clear skies near Ester, just outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.”

— APOD editors, December 28, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 28, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: LeRoy Zimmerman ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 28, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-28-alaska-aurora-sequence

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