Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Creature Aurora Over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2018 is “Creature Aurora Over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo )). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

Creature Aurora Over Norway
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was Halloween and the sky looked like a creature. Exactly which creature, the astrophotographer was unsure but ( possibly you can suggest one ).”

— APOD editors, November 18, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 18, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 103 words

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Source

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