Southern lights from high above New Zealand@iangriffin / Twitter The southern lights seen from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia). Spectacular images of the southern lights have been snapped from a flying observatory soaring high above New Zealand. Guests on board took the unique chance to take in spectacular views of the southern lights (Aurora Australis). The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia) has been sent to Christchurch by NASA to study space. FAIRFAX NZ NASA's SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy), a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft that carries a giant telescope.

Source: Stuff July 18, 2016 01:18 UTC