Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 8, 2004

Contemplating the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2004 is “Contemplating the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Giguere ( Astrolab du Parc du Mont-Megantic )). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Have you contemplated your sky recently? This week will be a good one for midnight meditators at many northerly locations as meteors from the Perseid meteor shower will frequently streak through.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2004

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At a glance

Date: August 8, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Giguere ( Astrolab du Parc du Mont-Megantic )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 8, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-8-contemplating-the-sky

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