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Geminids over Kitt Peak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 2010 is “Geminids over Kitt Peak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David A. Harvey). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Geminids over Kitt Peak
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David A. Harvey Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Two large telescope domes stand in the foreground of this night sky view from Kitt Peak National Observatory , near Tucson, Arizona, USA. The dramatic scene was recorded early Tuesday morning, near the peak of December’s Geminid Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, December 16, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 16, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David A. Harvey
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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