Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 12, 2002

A Galaxy is not a Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2002 is “A Galaxy is not a Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 201 words.

From the explanation

“This gorgeous galaxy and comet portrait was recorded on April 5th in the skies over the Oriental Pyrenees near Figueres, Spain .”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 12, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 201 words

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Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 12, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-12-a-galaxy-is-not-a-comet

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