Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Almahata Sitta 15
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2009 is “Almahata Sitta 15,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Jenniskens (SETI Institute/NASA Ames)). The original explanation runs about 191 words.
From the explanation
“Small asteroid 2008 TC3 fell to Earth at dawn on October 7, 2008, tracking through the skies over the Nubian Desert in northern Sudan. That event was remarkable because it was the first time an asteroid was detected in space before crashing into planet Earth’s atmosphere.”
— APOD editors, March 28, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 28, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Peter Jenniskens (SETI Institute/NASA Ames)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 191 words