Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 2, 2010

Hartley 2 Star Cluster Tour

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2010 is “Hartley 2 Star Cluster Tour,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Early in November, small but active Comet Hartley 2 (103/P Hartley) became the fifth comet imaged close-up by a spacecraft from planet Earth . Continuing its own tour of the solar system with a 6 year orbital period , Hartley 2 is now appearing in the nautical constellation Puppis.”

— APOD editors, December 2, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 2, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 2, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-2-hartley-2-star-cluster-tour

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