Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 10, 2019

Mid-Air Meteor and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2019 is “Mid-Air Meteor and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Wagner). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“On September 24, a late evening commercial flight from Singapore to Australia offered stratospheric views of the southern hemisphere’s night sky, if you chose a window seat .”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 10, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Wagner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 10, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-october-10-mid-air-meteor-and-milky-way

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