Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 22, 2013

Comet Castle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2013 is “Comet Castle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“The broad dust tail of Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) has become a familiar sight for many northern hemisphere comet watchers, as the comet fades but rises higher above the western horizon after sunset . This view of the popular comet may seem a little fantastic, though.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 22, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 22, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-22-comet-castle

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