Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2013

Comet Lemmon and the Deep Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2013 is “Comet Lemmon and the Deep Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nick Martin). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

From the explanation

“Now sweeping high above the ecliptic plane, Comet Lemmon has faded dramatically in planet Earth’s night sky as it heads for the outer solar system.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nick Martin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-20-comet-lemmon-and-the-deep-sky

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