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Астронет: Астрономическая картинка дня Зеленая лента в небе над Миссури http://variable-stars.ru/db/msg/1201169/eng |
Credit & Copyright: Vic & Jen Winter
(ICSTARS Astronomy)
Explanation:
The critics rave -
"Amazing!", "Unbelievable!", "The best I've ever seen!"
They aren't talking about
a movie, though.
Instead, even casual sky critics are remarking on November's
stunning auroral displays, visible with
surprising intensities
well beyond the confines of high latitudes where
auroral activity
is normally observed.
In fact, in this example of an unforgettable performance a
green ribbon of auroral light
stretches from horizon to horizon - recorded on November 7th
with a fisheye lens near Warrensburg, Missouri, USA.
Want to see an aurora?
Relatively wide-spread displays
are expected to continue, triggered
by activity from an energetic sunspot region.
Authors & editors:
Robert Nemiroff
(MTU) &
Jerry Bonnell
(USRA)
NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings,
and Disclaimers
NASA Official: Jay Norris.
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rights apply.
A service of:
LHEA at
NASA /
GSFC
& Michigan Tech. U.