Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Leonid Fireball From 1966

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 1998 is “A Leonid Fireball From 1966,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. W. Young ( TMO, JPL, NASA) Used With Permission. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

A Leonid Fireball From 1966
Credit: J. W. Young ( TMO, JPL, NASA) Used With Permission Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This bright fireball meteor was photographed from Table Mountain Observatory during the peak of the annual Leonid meteor shower on November 17, 1966.”

— APOD editors, November 13, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 13, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: J. W. Young ( TMO, JPL, NASA) Used With Permission
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 189 words

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