Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2006

SWAN Meets Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2006 is “SWAN Meets Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Andrea Tamanti). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“This cosmic portrait recorded October 9th features the lovely blue-green coma of Comet SWAN posing with spiral galaxy NGC 5005 in the northern constellation Canes Venatici .”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Andrea Tamanti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-19-swan-meets-galaxy

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