Page 166 - Super Earth Encyclopedia

SUPERCHARGED
The glowing green veil of this
aurora is created by charged
particles in the atmosphere
colliding with oxygen about
125 miles (200 km) above the
ground. The deep crimson
glow is due to the presence
of nitrogen particles.

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