Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 6, 2011

Comet Garradd and Messier 15

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2011 is “Comet Garradd and Messier 15,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gregg Ruppel). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Recorded on August 2, this telescopic composite image catches Comet Garradd (C/2009 P1) in the same field of view as globular star cluster M15 . The celestial scene would have been a rewarding one for influential 18th century comet hunter Charles Messier.”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 6, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gregg Ruppel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 6, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-august-6-comet-garradd-and-messier-15

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