Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 2008

Geminids in 2007

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2008 is “Geminids in 2007,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Erno Berko). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Dust from curious near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon seems to fall from the constellation Gemini in this fisheye skyview. The composite image was recorded over four December nights (12-15) just last year from Ludanyhalaszi, Hungary.”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 3, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Erno Berko
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-3-geminids-in-2007

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