Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 1998

Comet Williams in 1998

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 1998 is “Comet Williams in 1998,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“The brightest comet in the sky right now is Comet Williams . Moving slowly though the constellation of Centaurus , Comet Williams, at magnitude 8, is visible to Southern Hemisphere observers with binoculars.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 6, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-october-06-comet-williams-in-1998

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