Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Active Comet ISON

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2013 is “Active Comet ISON,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Active Comet ISON
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Falling through planet Earth’s predawn skies toward its close encounter with the Sun on November 28, Comet ISON is coming to life . The much anticipated comet has now been reported to have substantially increased in activity, surging to naked-eye visibility for dark sites and sprouting a more complex tail.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 16, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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