Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2011

Quadrantids over Qumis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2011 is “Quadrantids over Qumis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“The Quadrantid Meteor Shower is an annual event for planet Earth’s northern hemisphere skygazers. It usually peaks briefly in the cold, early morning hours of January 4.”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 14, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-14-quadrantids-over-qumis

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