Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2005

Stars, Galaxies, and Comet Tempel 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2005 is “Stars, Galaxies, and Comet Tempel 1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Faint comet Tempel 1 sports a fuzzy blue-tinted tail, just right of center in this lovely field of stars . 5 years.”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words