Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Holmes' Coma Expands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2007 is “Comet Holmes' Coma Expands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Eric Allen Observatoire du Cgep de Trois-Rivires). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

Comet Holmes' Coma Expands
Credit & Copyright: Eric Allen Observatoire du Cgep de Trois-Rivires Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Go outside tonight and see Comet Holmes . No binoculars or telescopes are needed — just curiosity and a sky map .”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 30, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Eric Allen Observatoire du Cgep de Trois-Rivires
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 139 words

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Source

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