Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Churyumov Gerasimenko in Crescent

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2015 is “Comet Churyumov Gerasimenko in Crescent,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , NAVCAM; processing by Giuseppe Conzo. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

Comet Churyumov Gerasimenko in Crescent
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , NAVCAM; processing by Giuseppe Conzo Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening to Comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko? As the 3-km wide comet moves closer to the Sun, heat causes the nucleus to expel gas and dust .”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 29, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , NAVCAM; processing by Giuseppe Conzo
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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