Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2010 is “Perseid Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Arn). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Perseid Storm
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From the explanation

“Storms on the distant horizon and comet dust raining through the heavens above are combined in this alluring nightscape . The scene was recorded in the early hours of August 13 from the Keota Star Party site on the Pawnee National Grasslands of northeastern Colorado, USA.”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 21, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Robert Arn
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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