Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 19, 2006

Ceci n'est pas un Meteore

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2006 is “Ceci n'est pas un Meteore,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“To paraphrase Magritte , “This is not a meteor”. It’s not a picture of a meteor either, but it was taken during last weekend’s peak of the Perseid Meteor shower.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 19, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-19-ceci-nest-pas-un-meteore

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