Astrophoto: Meteor Fireball Passing through the Milky Way
A northern Minnesota lake reflects a large meteor fireball. Credit: Luke Arens.
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Northern Minnesota is famous for its bountiful lakes, and clear, dark skies. This beautiful astrophoto combines both — and more — as photographer Luke Arens captured a big meteor fireball reflecting off a northern Minnesota lake just as the Milky Way core rose above the scene. Luke took this image over the weekend as part of a timelapse sequence, which he says will be available soon. Update: see the timelapse below!
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