Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Little Planet Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2023 is “Little Planet Aurora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Little Planet Aurora
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Immersed in an eerie greenish light, this rugged little planet appears to be home to stunning water falls and an impossibly tall mountain. It’s planet Earth of course.”

— APOD editors, November 25, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 25, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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Source

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