Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2013

The Great Meteor Procession of 1913

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2013 is “The Great Meteor Procession of 1913,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: RASC Archives ; Acknowledgement: Bradley E. Schaefer ( LSU )). The original explanation runs about 212 words.

From the explanation

“One hundred years ago today the Great Meteor Procession of 1913 occurred, a sky event described by some as “magnificent” and “entrancing” and which left people feeling “spellbound” and “privileged”.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 9, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: RASC Archives ; Acknowledgement: Bradley E. Schaefer ( LSU )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 212 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-9-the-great-meteor-procession-of-1913

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