Circumhorizontal Arc
This image shows a rare atmospheric phenomenon called a circumhorizontal arc. It is the result of the refraction of light from ice crystals in the cirrus clouds. The arc is seen over the WIYN 0.9-meter telescope on the summit of Kitt Peak, Arizona. The exact date of this image is unknown.
| Astronomer: | Dr. Travis Rector |
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| Date of Observation: | 06-21-2005 |
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| Location of Image: | Kitt Peak, Arizona |
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