Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 28, 2015

Rosetta and Comet Outbound

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 28, 2015 is “Rosetta and Comet Outbound,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach / SEN). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“Not a bright comet , 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko now sweeps slowly through planet Earth’s predawn skies near the line-up of planets along the ecliptic .”

— APOD editors, November 28, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 28, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach / SEN
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 28, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-november-28-rosetta-and-comet-outbound

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