Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 22, 2004

Comet, Meteor, Nebula, Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2004 is “Comet, Meteor, Nebula, Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Several wonders of the late-year northern sky appeared together for a few fleeting moments on December 13. On the bottom left, just above the hill, is blue Sirius , the brightest star in the sky.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 22, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 22, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-december-22-comet-meteor-nebula-star

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