Pine pollen corona 4.6.2012

Observed phenomena: Pollen corona
Light source: Sun
Origin: Pine pollen

Date: 4.6.2012
Time: 21:00
Observing place: Äetsä, Sastamala, Finland
Observing method: Photography
Technical information about photographing equipment: Camera: Canon EOS 1000D, lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm

On 4th of June 2013, I observed a well-developed pine pollen corona in Pehula, Äetsä, Finland. The typical shape of a low-altitude pine pollen corona with the characteristic brightenings were obvious.

A beautiful pollen corona caused by pollen of birch, observed 4.6.2012 close to town of Pehula in Äetsä, Finland.
A beautiful pollen corona caused by pollen of pine, observed 4.6.2012 close to town of Pehula in Äetsä, Finland.

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