Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Three Perseid Nights

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 2021 is “Three Perseid Nights,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Balint Lengyel). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

Three Perseid Nights
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Balint Lengyel Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Frames from a camera that spent three moonless nights under the stars create this composite night skyscape. They were recorded during August 11-13 while planet Earth was sweeping through the dusty trail of comet Swift-Tuttle.”

— APOD editors, August 20, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 20, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Balint Lengyel
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 132 words

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