Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 16, 2013

Sweeping Through Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2013 is “Sweeping Through Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image/Video Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“For now , Comet Lemmon (C/2012 F6), and Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) are sweeping through southern skies. Lemmon’s lime green coma and thin tail are near the left edge of this telephoto scene, a single frame from a timelapse video (vimeo here) recorded on February 12, tracking its motion against the background stars.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2013

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At a glance

Date: February 16, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image/Video Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 16, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-16-sweeping-through-southern-skies

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