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Astronaut Captures Stunning Auroras and Moon from ISS

Matthew Dominick's recent images and timelapse showcase vibrant auroras and the moon from 250 miles above Earth.

  • Dominick, part of SpaceX Crew-8, has shared images of red and green auroras alongside the moon.
  • A timelapse video highlights the moon setting into auroras with the ISS and Soyuz in view.
  • The auroras result from solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere, creating colorful displays.
  • Dominick has taken approximately 200,000 photos during his mission, many in his spare time.
  • New camera equipment delivered by Cygnus has enhanced the quality of these remarkable images.
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