Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 2013

Geminid Meteors over Chile

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2013 is “Geminid Meteors over Chile,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“From a radiant point in the constellation of the Twins, the annual Geminid meteor shower rained down on planet Earth over the past few weeks.”

— APOD editors, December 23, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 23, 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 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-23-geminid-meteors-over-chile

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