Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid from Torralba del Burgo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2016 is “Perseid from Torralba del Burgo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Cabrerizo). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Perseid from Torralba del Burgo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Cabrerizo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Perseid meteors rained on planet Earth last night. This year the stream of dust from periodic comet Swift-Tuttle has produced a stunningly active shower of bright cosmic streaks.”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 13, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Cabrerizo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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Source

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