Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leonids and Friends

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2015 is “Leonids and Friends,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

Leonids and Friends
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Leonid meteors rained down on planet Earth this week, the annual shower of dusty debris from the orbit of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle . Leonids streak through this composite night skyview from a backyard observatory in southern Ontario.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 20, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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Source

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