Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2004

A Galaxy is not a Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2004 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, 2002, in the skies over the Oriental Pyrenees near Figueres, Spain .”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 2004
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, January 31, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-january-31-a-galaxy-is-not-a-comet

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