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A Strange Streak Imaged in Australia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2004 is “A Strange Streak Imaged in Australia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wayne Pryde). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

A Strange Streak Imaged in Australia
Credit & Copyright: Wayne Pryde Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Meteor experts don’t think it’s a meteor . Atmospheric scientists don’t think it’s lightning .”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 7, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Wayne Pryde
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 191 words

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