Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2003

A Chicago Meteorite Fall

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2003 is “A Chicago Meteorite Fall,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ivan and Colby Navarro). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“If you wait long enough, a piece of outer space itself will come right to you. As Colby Navarro worked innocently on the computer , a rock from space crashed through the roof, struck the printer, banged off the wall, and came to rest near the filing cabinet.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ivan and Colby Navarro
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-6-a-chicago-meteorite-fall

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