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Introducing Comet ISON

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2012 is “Introducing Comet ISON,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ligustri Rolando). The original explanation runs about 205 words.

Introducing Comet ISON
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ligustri Rolando Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Could this dim spot brighten into one of the brightest comets ever? It’s possible.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 1, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ligustri Rolando
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 205 words

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