Gemini Observatory Cloud Camera Captures Volcano’s Dramatic Glow

Gemini Observatory/AURA/NSF star trail image compiled by Joy Pollard.

Gemini Observatory Cloud Camera Captures Volcano’s Dramatic Glow

Star trail image showing glow from volcanic eruptions in Hawaii (bright glow right of center). A bright meteor and the greenish glow of the town of Hilo can be seen left of center. Image produced by stacking about 100 images (about one hour) from a time lapse sequence obtained from the Gemini North telescope's Cloudcam on the night of May 21-22.

About the Image

ID: gemini1803b
Type: Photographic

About the Object

Name: Maunakea

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