Animation of both of Saturn's aurorae
This animation shows the fluttering aurorae that light up both of Saturn's poles. Created by the interaction of the solar wind with the planet's magnetic field, Saturn's aurorae are analogous to the more familiar northern and southern light on Earth.
Credit:ESA/Hubble (M. Kornmesser & L. Calçada)
About the Video
Id: | heic1003d |
Release date: | 11 February 2010, 16:00 |
Related releases: | heic1003 |
Duration: | 26 s |
Frame rate: | 30 fps |
About the Object
Category: | HD Solar System |