Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid, Aurora, and Noctilucent Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2016 is “Perseid, Aurora, and Noctilucent Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

Perseid, Aurora, and Noctilucent Clouds
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Night skies over northern Sweden can hold some tantalizing sights in August. Gazing toward the Big Dipper, this beautiful skyscape captures three of them in a single frame taken last August 12/13.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 11, 2016
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 122 words

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Source

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