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Perseid Meteors Over China

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2013 is “Perseid Meteors Over China,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Xiang Zhan ( Beijing Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Perseid Meteors Over China
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xiang Zhan ( Beijing Planetarium ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet dust rained down on planet Earth earlier this month, streaking through dark skies in the annual Perseid meteor shower .”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 21, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xiang Zhan ( Beijing Planetarium )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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