Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 26, 2001

Leonids From the Road

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2001 is “Leonids From the Road,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tom Bailey). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes you just have to stop and watch the meteors . In the early morning hours of November 18, a band of eleven people searched for a flat and cloudless site to see the 2001 Leonids Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 26, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tom Bailey
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 26, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-november-26-leonids-from-the-road

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