Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 10, 2013

Perseids over Meteora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 2013 is “Perseids over Meteora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“The two bright meteors flashing through this night skyscape from August 7 are part of the ongoing Perseid meteor shower . In the direction indicated by both colorful streaks, the shower’s radiant in the eponymous constellation Perseus is at the upper right.”

— APOD editors, August 10, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 10, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 10, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-august-10-perseids-over-meteora

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