Aurora Borealis Over Canada (NASA, International Space Station, 01/25/12)

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    A very active Aurora Borealis was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station flying approximately 240 miles above Manitoba, Canada on Jan. 25, 2012. Lake Winnipeg (lower right center) and the major city Winnipeg (bottom center) are easily recognizable in the nighttime scene.

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    1. thepretenda 16 months ago | reply

      YeS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2. goclooney go 16 months ago | reply

      WOW an amazing view ;-))

    3. ggene44 16 months ago | reply

      That is stunning!!

    4. hey.pictrues 16 months ago | reply

      interesting picture

    5. JULIA_Alt 16 months ago | reply

      Great picture, I really want to see them in person one day. :)

    6. jakanu [deleted] 16 months ago | reply

      Nice!



    7. Suddenly R 16 months ago | reply

      Es un espectáculo grandioso.

    8. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center 16 months ago | reply

      Hey Ricky -- it really does. These aurora photos are amazing.

      Thank you all, so much. You all comment on so many of our photos, and we really appreciate that!

      Agreed, Pauline. Don't we all wish we had a window seat? :)

      Thank you!

      Hi Doda -- I like that! The hyperactive aurora borealis. :)

      *smile* Please share when you do!

      Thank you! And Lucia, thank you for the invites to your groups!

      Thank you! :)

      Maybe one day we can all buy a ticket to space for the view!

      Thank you!

    9. © Montse ★;-)) 16 months ago | reply

      Me alegra mucho haberte reencontrado;-))
      Como siempre, ejemplar.
      Saludos y gracias;-))

    10. bob57911 16 months ago | reply

      Beautiful shot! Wonderful colors!

    11. vag..k 14 months ago | reply

      spectacular capture :)

    12. F. Fausta 13 months ago | reply

      wonderful capture!

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