Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 15, 2012

When Gemini Sends Stars to Paranal

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2012 is “When Gemini Sends Stars to Paranal,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Guisard ( Los Cielos de America ), TWAN). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“From a radiant point in the constellation of the Twins, the annual Geminid meteor shower rained down on planet Earth this week.”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 15, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Guisard ( Los Cielos de America ), TWAN
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 15, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-december-15-when-gemini-sends-stars-to-paranal

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