Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2013

Chelyabinsk Meteor Flash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2013 is “Chelyabinsk Meteor Flash,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marat Ahmetvaleev). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“A meteoroid fell to Earth on February 15, streaking some 20 to 30 kilometers above the city of Chelyabinsk , Russia at 9:20am local time. Initially traveling at about 20 kilometers per second , its explosive deceleration after impact with the lower atmosphere created a flash brighter than the Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marat Ahmetvaleev
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-23-chelyabinsk-meteor-flash

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