Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2013

The Great Comet of 1680 Over Rotterdam

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2013 is “The Great Comet of 1680 Over Rotterdam,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: Lieve Verschuier. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Was there ever another comet like ISON? Although no two comets are exactly alike, one that appears to have had notable similarities was Comet Kirch, the Great Comet of 1680 .”

— APOD editors, October 28, 2013

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At a glance

Date: October 28, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit: Lieve Verschuier
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-28-the-great-comet-of-1680-over-rotterdam

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