APOD 3.3

Stars, Sprites, Clouds, Auroras 

This photograph (taken in May of 2013) is astounding to look at by itself and even more astounding when you are aware of what the photograph consists of.  This image features stars from the Milky Way galaxy, an aurora, red lightning sprites, and thunderclouds in addition to the aesthetically pleasing horizon line and simple landscape (the composition of the photo is also exceptional).  It's amazing that the photo captures lightning sprites and an aurora in the same image - this is very rare.  This is thought to potentially be the first colored photograph of lightning sprites and an aurora in the same image.  

Godspeed,

Spaghetti