Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 20, 2001

A Leonids Star Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2001 is “A Leonids Star Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sherry Buttnor). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“As meteor after meteor streaked across a moonless sky, photographers across the world snapped pictures of the 2001 Leonids Meteor Shower . Many recognized this as the best meteor shower they had ever seen.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 20, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sherry Buttnor
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 20, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-november-20-a-leonids-star-field

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