Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet PANSTARRS Just After Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2013 is “Comet PANSTARRS Just After Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Comet PANSTARRS Just After Sunset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you seen the comet? As Comet PANSTARRS fades, careful observers — even with unaided eyes — should still be able to find the shedding ice ball on the western horizon just after sunset.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 18, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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