Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2015

An Aurora of Marbles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2015 is “An Aurora of Marbles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“It looks like a fine collection of aggies. But this grid of embedded swirls and streaks actually follows the dramatic development of planet Earth’s auroral substorms .”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-7-an-aurora-of-marbles

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