Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2015

Comet PanSTARRS and a Crescent Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2015 is “Comet PanSTARRS and a Crescent Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“A comet has brightened quickly and unexpectedly. Discovered last year, Comet C/2014 Q1 (PanSTARRS) is expected to be visible now for a few days to the unaided eye, just after sunset, from some locations.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-july-20-comet-panstarrs-and-a-crescent-moon

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