Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2007

Comet Holmes Over Hungary

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2007 is “Comet Holmes Over Hungary,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Holmes refuses to fade. The unusual comet that surprisingly brightened nearly a million-fold in late October continues to remain visible to the unaided eye from dark locations .”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-december-5-comet-holmes-over-hungary

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