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Orionid Meteors from Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2017 is “Orionid Meteors from Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lu Shupei). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Orionid Meteors from Orion
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lu Shupei Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Meteors have been shooting out from the constellation of Orion. This was expected, as October is the time of year for the Orionids Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 30, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lu Shupei
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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