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APOD from 2021-08-14
Island #Universe, Cosmic Sand
A 30-second exposure captures a bright Perseid meteor over Busko-Zdroj, Poland, amidst Milky Way stars. Originating from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteor vaporizes at 60 km/s. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is visible in the distance, while the meteor points towards its radiant in Perseus.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210814.html
Island #Universe, Cosmic Sand
A 30-second exposure captures a bright Perseid meteor over Busko-Zdroj, Poland, amidst Milky Way stars. Originating from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteor vaporizes at 60 km/s. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is visible in the distance, while the meteor points towards its radiant in Perseus.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210814.html