Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2011

Introducing Comet Garradd

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2011 is “Introducing Comet Garradd,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack (Galactic Images)). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Another large snowball is falling toward the Sun. Comet Garradd was discovered two years ago by Gordon Garradd in Australia , and is currently visible through a small telescope at visual magnitude nine.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 27, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack (Galactic Images)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-27-introducing-comet-garradd

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