Astronaut Captures Rare Red Sprite Lightning From the ISS

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Astronaut Captures Rare Red Sprite Lightning From the ISS
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NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick photographed rare red lightning sprites high above Earth's upper atmosphere from the ISS.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick photographed rare red lightning sprites high above Earth’s upper atmosphere from the International Space Station .

The astronaut also shared his settings and lens: A 50mm at f/1.2 and the camera’s shutter speed set at 1/5 of a second and ISO 3200.

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