Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 6, 2005

Raining Perseids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2005 is “Raining Perseids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“Comet dust rained down on planet Earth last August, streaking through dark skies in the annual Perseid meteor shower .”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2005

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At a glance

Date: August 6, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Comets Meteors

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 6, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-august-6-raining-perseids

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