Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2011

Comet Garradd and the Coat Hanger

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2011 is “Comet Garradd and the Coat Hanger,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Sweeping through planet Earth’s night sky, last weekend Comet Garradd ( C/2009 P1) visited this lovely star field along the Milky Way in the constellation Vulpecula. Suggestively oriented, the colorful skyscape features stars in the asterism known as the Coat Hanger with the comet’s tail pointing toward the southeast.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-september-9-comet-garradd-and-the-coat-hanger

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