Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gamma-rays and Comet Dust
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 2016 is “Gamma-rays and Comet Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López ( El Cielo de Canarias )). The original explanation runs about 209 words.
From the explanation
“Gamma-rays and dust from periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle plowed through planet Earth’s atmosphere on the night of August 11/12. Impacting at about 60 kilometers per second the grains of comet dust produced this year’s remarkably active Perseid meteor shower.”
— APOD editors, August 20, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 20, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López ( El Cielo de Canarias )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 209 words