Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 9, 2013

PanSTARRS over Parkes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2013 is “PanSTARRS over Parkes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Sarkissian (CSIRO Parkes Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Sweeping quickly through southern skies on March 5, Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) follows the Sun toward the western horizon in this twilight scene. In the foreground is Australia’s CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope , a 64 meter wide steerable dish that is no stranger to the space age exploration of comets.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 9, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Sarkissian (CSIRO Parkes Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 9, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-9-panstarrs-over-parkes

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