Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid Meteors over Mount Shasta

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2016 is “Perseid Meteors over Mount Shasta,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Brad Goldpaint ( Goldpaint Photography )). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Perseid Meteors over Mount Shasta
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Brad Goldpaint ( Goldpaint Photography ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where are all of these meteors coming from? In terms of direction on the sky, the pointed answer is the constellation of Perseus.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 8, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Brad Goldpaint ( Goldpaint Photography )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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