Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet over California
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2008 is “Comet over California,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“Still gracing northern skies, a fading Comet Holmes lies at the top edge of this colorful skyview , recorded on March 4. The reddish emission nebula below it is NGC 1499, also known as the California Nebula for its resemblance to the outline of the state on the US west coast.”
— APOD editors, March 7, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 7, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 171 words