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.

Credit:

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

About the Image

Id:gemini1803b
Type:Photographic
Release date:May 22, 2018
Related releases:gemini1803
Size:3888 x 2592 px

About the Object

Name:Maunakea
Category:Gemini Observatory

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