it is of Geminid meteor as it streaks across the sky in a single astrophotograph,
Colorado-based photographer Dean Rowe recently
captured the spectacular sight of a colorful Rainbow Geminid Meteor streaking
across the sky during December’s Geminid meteor shower, the image was shared on NASA’s Astronomy
Picture of the Day earlier this month, and includes a helpful
explanation from a professional astronomer:
The radiant grit cast off by
asteroid 3200 Phaethon blazed a path across Earth’s atmosphere longer
than 60 times the angular diameter of the Moon. Colors in
meteors usually originate from ionized elements released as
the meteor disintegrates, with blue-green typically originating
from magnesium, calcium radiating violet,
and nickel glowing green. Red, however, typically originates from
energized nitrogen and oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere.
after a career in software engineering, Rowe has been
investing in photography in retirement, with a focus on the wide world of
nature. In addition to night and astrophotography, Rowe also frequently
photographs hummingbirds in flight, You can see more of his work on
his website, where prints are available for purchase, and
his Facebook
page, and what stunning photographs he has there and on his website.
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