Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet and Lightning Beyond Bighorn Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2020 is “Comet and Lightning Beyond Bighorn Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Palmer). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Comet and Lightning Beyond Bighorn Mountains
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Palmer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Normally, Steamboat Point looks cool — but not this cool. Every day, the iconic peak of the Bighorn Mountains is an interesting sight, in particular from US Highway 14 in Wyoming .”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 27, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Palmer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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