Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2013

Comet Lemmon near the South Celestial Pole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2013 is “Comet Lemmon near the South Celestial Pole,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Ward ( Barden Ridge Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Currently sweeping through southern skies, Comet Lemmon (C/2012 F6) was named for its discovery last year as part of the Mount Lemmon (Arizona) Survey.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Ward ( Barden Ridge Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-7-comet-lemmon-near-the-south-celestial-pole

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