Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 2, 2009

Comet and Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2009 is “Comet and Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )). The original explanation runs about 198 words.

From the explanation

“These colorful panels both feature a familiar astronomical sight: the stellar nursery known as the Great Orion Nebula . They also offer an intriguing and unfamiliar detail of the nebula rich skyscape — a passing comet.”

— APOD editors, October 2, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 2, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 198 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 2, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-october-2-comet-and-orion

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