Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 29, 2007

A Telescopic View of Erupting Comet Holmes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2007 is “A Telescopic View of Erupting Comet Holmes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Igor Chekalin). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to Comet Holmes? A normally docile comet discovered over 100 years ago, Comet 17P/Holmes suddenly became nearly one million times brighter last week, possibly over just a few hours.”

— APOD editors, October 29, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 29, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Igor Chekalin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 29, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-october-29-a-telescopic-view-of-erupting-comet-holmes

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