Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 13, 2011

Castle and Meteor by Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2011 is “Castle and Meteor by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Each August, as planet Earth swings through dust trailing along the orbit of periodic comet Swift-Tuttle , skygazers enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 13, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 13, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-august-13-castle-and-meteor-by-moonlight

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