Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 23, 2014

The Spectre of Veszprem

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2014 is “The Spectre of Veszprem,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“The city of Veszprem, Hungary was only briefly haunted by this mysterious spectre. On the morning of August 11, its monstrous form hovered in the mist above municipal buildings near the town center.”

— APOD editors, August 23, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 23, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 23, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-23-the-spectre-of-veszprem

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