Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Geminid Meteors over Xinglong Observatory
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2015 is “Geminid Meteors over Xinglong Observatory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steed Yu and NightChina.net). The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“Where do Geminid meteors come from? In terms of location on the sky, as the featured image composite beautifully demonstrates, the sand-sized bits of rock that create the streaks of the Geminid Meteor Shower appear to flow out from the constellation of Gemini .”
— APOD editors, December 23, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 23, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steed Yu and NightChina.net
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words