Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 26, 2008

M27: Not A Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2008 is “M27: Not A Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nik Szymanek , w/ Faulkes Telescope North). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

From the explanation

“Born on June 26th in 1730, astronomer Charles Messier scanned 18th century French skies for comets. To avoid confusion and aid his comet hunting, he diligently recorded this object as number 27 on his list of things which are definitely not comets.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 26, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nik Szymanek , w/ Faulkes Telescope North
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 213 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 26, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-26-m27-not-a-comet

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