Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leonid Sunrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2000 is “Leonid Sunrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Leonid Sunrise
Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Such beautiful things begin as grains of sand. Locked in an oyster a granule grows into an iridescent pearl, lustrous and lovely to behold.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 17, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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Source

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