Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2012

Comet Garradd and M92

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2012 is “Comet Garradd and M92,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“5 degrees of globular star cluster M92 on February 3. Captured here in its latest Messier moment , the steady performer remains just below naked-eye visibility with a central coma comparable in brightness to the dense, well-known star cluster.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2012

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At a glance

Date: February 4, 2012
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 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-february-4-comet-garradd-and-m92

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