In the sky above Perm astronomers have observed noctilucent clouds

25 Jun scientists club "Telescope" has organized the observation of Jupiter, Moon, Saturn and Venus. Just then they happen to see an unusual atmospheric phenomenon in the night sky. In the sky above Perm astronomers have observed a rare phenomenon - noctilucent clouds or "atmospheric clouds".

This is a very sparse clouds that appear within the mesosphere at an altitude of about 85 km and They are called "night shining clouds". Director of the astronomical club told us that he was very impressed that they managed to consider using not very powerful telescope the rings of Saturn. Also, the head reported that most of them are impressed by the Moon. The group was able to see, and the surface of the moon the sea and the crater Tycho, which is considered the youngest.

The surprise for astronomers began noctilucent clouds in the sky, which became an unplanned part of the observations. Also, researchers could consider brightly colored star Chapel. First "atmospheric clouds" began to study in the 19th century. The origin of this phenomenon different theories have been advanced. Some believed that they can even be volcanic or meteoric origin.

Translated by «Yandex.Translator»