Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2011

Draconid Meteors Over Spain

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2011 is “Draconid Meteors Over Spain,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“What are those streaks in the sky? They’re meteors from the Draconids meteor shower that peaked earlier this month.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-19-draconid-meteors-over-spain

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