Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet ISON Being Destroyed by the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2015 is “Comet ISON Being Destroyed by the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , ESA , SOHO. The original explanation runs about 174 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“Most comets don’t survive a close encounter with the Sun. Two years ago this month, though, Comet ISON was thought by some to be big enough to withstand its perilous sungrazing dive.”
— APOD editors, November 2, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 2, 2015
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Video Credit: NASA , ESA , SOHO
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 174 words