Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 13, 2006

The Comet and the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2006 is “The Comet and the Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. C. Casado). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon almost ruined this photograph. During late March and early April 1997, Comet Hale-Bopp passed nearly in front of the Andromeda Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J. C. Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 13, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-13-the-comet-and-the-galaxy

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