Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 5, 2013

Comet of the North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2013 is “Comet of the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“It looks like a double comet, but Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) is just offering skygazers a Messier moment . Outward bound and fading in this starry scene , the well-photographed comet is remarkably similar in brightness to M31, the Andromeda Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 5, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 5, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-5-comet-of-the-north

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