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Perseids and MAGIC

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2022 is “Perseids and MAGIC,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Perseids and MAGIC
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On August 11, 2021 a multi-mirror , 17 meter-diameter MAGIC telescope reflected this starry night sky from the Roque de los Muchachos European Northern Observatory on the Canary Island of La Palma. MAGIC stands for Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 11, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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