Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 2015

Meteors and Milky Way over Mount Rainier

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2015 is “Meteors and Milky Way over Mount Rainier,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Despite appearances, the sky is not falling. Two weeks ago, however, tiny bits of comet dust were.”

— APOD editors, August 25, 2015

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At a glance

Date: August 25, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-august-25-meteors-and-milky-way-over-mount-rainier

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