Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Delphinid Meteor Mystery

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2013 is “Delphinid Meteor Mystery,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Delphinid Meteor Mystery
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Over a five hour period last Tuesday morning, exposures captured this tantalizing view of meteor streaks and the Milky Way in dark skies above Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 15, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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