Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 24, 2008

Amazing Comet Holmes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2008 is “Amazing Comet Holmes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tony Cook). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“One year ago , Comet 17P/Holmes amazed sky watchers across planet Earth. A stunningly rapid outburst transformed it from a faint comet quietly orbiting the Sun with a period of about 7 years to a naked-eye comet rivaling the brighter stars in the constellation Perseus.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 24, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tony Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 24, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-october-24-amazing-comet-holmes

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