Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 18, 2003

Leonids Over Indian Cove

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2003 is “Leonids Over Indian Cove,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“One year ago today an impressive meteor shower graced the skies of Earth. Pictured above from last year, at least six bright meteors are visible in only part of the sky above Indian Cove campground in California , USA , during a four-minute exposure.”

— APOD editors, November 18, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 18, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
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 18, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-november-18-leonids-over-indian-cove

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