Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 23, 2022

Meteor & Milky Way over the Mediterranean

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2022 is “Meteor & Milky Way over the Mediterranean,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Julien Looten). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

The featured image shows a beach nighscape featuring a bright meteor, the band of our Milky Way Galaxy, and a small island in the Mediterranean Sea of France. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Julien Looten Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Careful planning made this a nightscape to remember. First, the night itself was chosen to occur during the beginning of this year’s Perseid Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, August 23, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 23, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Julien Looten
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 23, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-august-23-meteor-and-milky-way-over-the-mediterranean

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