Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 26, 2007

Comet Holmes in Outburst

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2007 is “Comet Holmes in Outburst,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi and (inset) Alan Friedman). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Comet 17P/Holmes stunned comet watchers across planet Earth earlier this week. On October 24, it increased in brightness over half a million times in a matter of hours.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 26, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi and (inset) Alan Friedman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 26, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-october-26-comet-holmes-in-outburst

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