Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2013

Comet PANSTARRS and the Andromeda Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2013 is “Comet PANSTARRS and the Andromeda Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Pavel Smilyk). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Currently, comet PANSTARRS is passing nearly in front of the galaxy Andromeda. Coincidentally, both comet and galaxy appear now to be just about the same angular size .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Pavel Smilyk
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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The Sun Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-3-comet-panstarrs-and-the-andromeda-galaxy

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