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Perseids over the Pyrénées

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 18, 2017 is “Perseids over the Pyrénées,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand). The original explanation runs about 89 words.

Perseids over the Pyrénées
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This mountain and night skyscape stretches across the French Pyrenees National Park on August 12, near the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. The multi-exposure panoramic view was composed from the Col d’Aubisque , a mountain pass, about an hour before the bright gibbous moon rose.”

— APOD editors, August 18, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 18, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 89 words

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