Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2014

An Aurora Cupcake with a Milky Way Topping

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2014 is “An Aurora Cupcake with a Milky Way Topping,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“This sky looked delicious. Double auroral ovals were captured above the town lights of stersund , Sweden , last week.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2014

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At a glance

Date: September 9, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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The Sun The Milky Way Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-9-an-aurora-cupcake-with-a-milky-way-topping

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