Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 27, 2013

Comet ISON Rising

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2013 is “Comet ISON Rising,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Copyright : Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Will Comet ISON survive tomorrow’s close encounter with the Sun? Approaching to within a solar diameter of the Sun’s surface , the fate of one of the most unusual comets of modern times will finally be determined.”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 27, 2013
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Copyright : Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 27, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-november-27-comet-ison-rising

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