Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora and Manicouagan Crater from the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2018 is “Aurora and Manicouagan Crater from the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

Aurora and Manicouagan Crater from the Space Station
Credit: Image Credit: NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How many of these can you find in today’s featured photograph: an aurora, airglow, one of the oldest impact craters on the Earth, snow and ice, stars, city lights, and part of the International Space Station? Most of these can be identified by their distinctive colors.”

— APOD editors, May 29, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 29, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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Topics in this entry

AurorasSpace stations

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