Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet PanSTARRS Anti-Tail
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2013 is “Comet PanSTARRS Anti-Tail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle ( INAF )). The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“Once the famous sunset comet , PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) is now visible all night from much of the northern hemisphere, bound for the outer solar system as it climbs high above the ecliptic plane. Dimmer and fading, the comet’s broad dust tail is still growing, though.”
— APOD editors, May 18, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 18, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Fulle ( INAF )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words