Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 10, 2001

Perseids of Summer

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 2001 is “Perseids of Summer,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott & Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Like falling stardust , cast off bits of comet Swift-Tuttle hurtle through the upper atmosphere about this time each year as planet Earth passes near the comet’s orbital path.”

— APOD editors, August 10, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 10, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rick Scott & Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 10, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-august-10-perseids-of-summer

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