Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 15, 2007

Mysterious Streaks Over Turkey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2007 is “Mysterious Streaks Over Turkey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“What are they? Five streaks near the bottom of the above image taken near Ankara , Turkey on Sunday would be identified at first glance as meteors from the Perseids meteor shower peaking just that night.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2007

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At a glance

Date: August 15, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 15, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-august-15-mysterious-streaks-over-turkey

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