Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 2006

Comet Dust over Colorado

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2006 is “Comet Dust over Colorado,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thad V’Soske ( Cosmotions.com )). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“The rock formation in the foreground of this night view was recorded on August 10, illuminated by light from a waning gibbous Moon. Even though the sky above also scatters the bright moonlight, a brilliant meteor was captured as it flashed across the scene during the 30 second long exposure.”

— APOD editors, August 17, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 17, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thad V’Soske ( Cosmotions.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-17-comet-dust-over-colorado

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