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Perseid Meteors and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2012 is “Perseid Meteors and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

Perseid Meteors and the Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where will the next Perseid meteor appear? Sky enthusiasts who trekked outside for the Perseid meteor shower that peaked over the past few days typically had this question on their mind.”

— APOD editors, August 14, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 14, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 116 words

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