Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 23, 2006

Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Passes the Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2006 is “Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Passes the Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thad V’Soske ( Cosmotions.com )). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Rarely does a comet pass this close to Earth. Last week, dedicated astrofilmographers were able to take advantage of the close approach of crumbling 73P / Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 to make time-lapse movies of the fast-moving comet.”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 23, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thad V’Soske ( Cosmotions.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 23, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-23-comet-schwassmann-wachmann-3-passes-the-earth

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