Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 16, 2002

Rainbow Perseid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2002 is “Rainbow Perseid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dirk Obudzinski). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“While meteors do show colors, the colors aren’t always seen with the unaided eye. Still, high speed color film recorded this rainbow-like trail as a meteor streaked through the early morning sky on August 13 above Sedona, Arizona, USA.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 16, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dirk Obudzinski
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 16, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-august-16-rainbow-perseid

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