Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 24, 2000

Long Leonid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2000 is “Long Leonid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bob Yen). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Just last week this long lovely Leonid shower meteor arced through the night. Captured on November 17/18 by photographer Bob Yen, the meteor trail spans about 70 times the apparent diameter of the full moon in the skies above Mt.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 24, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Bob Yen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 24, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-november-24-long-leonid

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