Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2006

Unexpected Comet Pojmanski Now Visible

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2006 is “Unexpected Comet Pojmanski Now Visible,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a comet? Comets bright enough to be visible to the unaided eye appear only every few years .”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words