Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 16, 2008

Perseid over Vancouver

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2008 is “Perseid over Vancouver,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka ( www.blue-moon.ca / TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Colorful and bright, the city lights of Vancouver, Canada are reflected in the water in this portrait of the world at night . Recorded on August 12 during the Perseid Meteor Shower , the wide-angle view takes in a large swath along the photographer’s eastern horizon.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 16, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka ( www.blue-moon.ca / TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 16, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-august-16-perseid-over-vancouver

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