Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2005

A Mysterious Streak Above Hawaii

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2005 is “A Mysterious Streak Above Hawaii,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Night Sky Live Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 209 words.

From the explanation

“What in heavens-above was that? Not everything seen on the night sky is understood.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 8, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Night Sky Live Collaboration
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 209 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-8-a-mysterious-streak-above-hawaii

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