Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 16, 2018

Parker vs Perseid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2018 is “Parker vs Perseid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“The brief flash of a bright Perseid meteor streaks across the upper right in this composited series of exposures made early Sunday morning near the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2018

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At a glance

Date: August 16, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 16, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-august-16-parker-vs-perseid

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