Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Halley's Nucleus: An Orbiting Iceberg

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2000 is “Halley's Nucleus: An Orbiting Iceberg,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Halley Multicolor Camera Team , Giotto Project , ESA Copyright: MPAE). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Halley's Nucleus: An Orbiting Iceberg
Credit: Halley Multicolor Camera Team , Giotto Project , ESA Copyright: MPAE Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does a comet nucleus look like? Formed from the primordial stuff of the solar system, it is thought to resemble a very dirty iceberg.”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 5, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Halley Multicolor Camera Team , Giotto Project , ESA Copyright: MPAE
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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