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SOFIA's Southern Lights

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2022 is “SOFIA's Southern Lights,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

SOFIA's Southern Lights
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy , is a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry a large reflecting telescope into the stratosphere.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 29, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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Source

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