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Astrophotographers Capture Stunning Red Sprites Over Himalayas

3/19/2025

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Astrophotographers Angel An and Shuchang Dong made a stunning discovery on May 19, 2022, capturing over 100 mesmerizing red sprites dancing above the Himalayas. Their breathtaking images earned them the Skyscapes category win at the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting the region's intriguing potential for complex upper-atmospheric electrical phenomena akin to those seen in the U.S. and Europe.

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Astrophotographers Angel An and Shuchang Dong made a stunning discovery on May 19, 2022, capturing over 100 mesmerizing red sprites dancing above the Himalayas. Their breathtaking images earned them the Skyscapes category win at the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting the region's intriguing potential for complex upper-atmospheric electrical phenomena akin to those seen in the U.S. and Europe.