Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 7, 2001

Mediterranean Leonid 2001

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2001 is “Mediterranean Leonid 2001,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“A road trip from Ankara to the Mediterranean coast southeast of Antalya, Turkey found clear skies and splendid scenery for astrophotographer Tunc Tezel’s viewing of the 2001 Leonid meteor storm .”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 7, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 7, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-december-7-mediterranean-leonid-2001

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