Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Perseid Below
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2011 is “Perseid Below,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Ron Garan, ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 189 words.
From the explanation
“Denizens of planet Earth watched this year’s Perseid meteor shower by looking up into the moonlit night sky . But this remarkable view captured by astronaut Ron Garan looks down on a Perseid meteor.”
— APOD editors, August 17, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Ron Garan, ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 189 words