Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 29, 2013

PanSTARRS: The Anti Tail Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2013 is “PanSTARRS: The Anti Tail Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Once known as Earth’s sunset comet , PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) is up all night now, but only for northern hemisphere skygazers. Telescopes are required to track its progress as it fades and heads for the outer solar system.”

— APOD editors, June 29, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 29, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 29, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-29-panstarrs-the-anti-tail-comet

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