Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2010

Pacman and Hartley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2010 is “Pacman and Hartley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jaime Fernández). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“Touring the solar system with a 6 year orbital period , small comet Hartley 2 (103/P Hartley) will make its closest approach to planet Earth on October 20 and its closest approach to the Sun on October 28. It may become a naked-eye comet, just visible in clear, dark skies.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jaime Fernández
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 7, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-7-pacman-and-hartley

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