Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 2008

Three Month Composite of Comet Holmes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2008 is “Three Month Composite of Comet Holmes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John Pane). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“How has Comet Holmes changed? Since brightening unexpectedly by nearly one million fold in late October, the last three months have found the coma of Comet 17P/Holmes both expanding and fading.”

— APOD editors, February 5, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 5, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: John Pane
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-february-5-three-month-composite-of-comet-holmes

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