Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 2006

Venus and Comet Pojmanski

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2006 is “Venus and Comet Pojmanski,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Shining brightly in the east at dawn, Venus dominates the sky in this view over a suburban landscape from Bursa, Turkey. An otherwise familiar scene for astronomer Tunc Tezel, his composite picture of the morning sky recorded on March 2nd also includes a surprise visitor to the inner solar system, Comet Pojmanski.”

— APOD editors, March 3, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 3, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-3-venus-and-comet-pojmanski

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