Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 27, 2002

Leonids and Leica

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2002 is “Leonids and Leica,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado and Isabel Graboleda). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“This lovely view from northern Spain , at Cape Creus on the easternmost point of the Iberian peninsula , looks out across the Mediteranean and up into the stream of the 2002 Leonid meteor shower.”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 27, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado and Isabel Graboleda
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, November 27, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-27-leonids-and-leica

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