Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2011

The Comet Hartley 2 Cruise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2011 is “The Comet Hartley 2 Cruise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“Early last November, small but active Comet Hartley 2 (103/P Hartley) became the fifth comet imaged close-up by a spacecraft from planet Earth . Still cruising through the solar system with a 6 year orbital period , Hartley 2 is making astronomical headlines again.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2011
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 177 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 7, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-7-the-comet-hartley-2-cruise

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