Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
On The Trail Of A Fireball
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 1999 is “On The Trail Of A Fireball,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy P. Spurny, (Astronomical Institute, Ondrejov Observatory). The original explanation runs about 187 words.
From the explanation
“This exceptionally bright fireball meteor trail was photographed with a fish-eye camera at a Czech Republic station of the European Fireball Network on January 21, 1999. Of the star trails visible in this night-long exposure, the bright short arc in the upper left is due to Polaris, the north star .”
— APOD editors, February 19, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 19, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Courtesy P. Spurny, (Astronomical Institute, Ondrejov Observatory)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 187 words