Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2013

Comet ISON Approaches

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2013 is “Comet ISON Approaches,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“How impressive will Comet ISON become? No one is sure, but unfortunately, as the comet approaches the inner Solar System, it is brightening more slowly than many early predictions.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 7, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-7-comet-ison-approaches

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