Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 7, 2015

Comet Catalina Emerges

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2015 is “Comet Catalina Emerges,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Catalina is ready for its close-up. The giant snowball from the outer Solar System, known formally as C/2013 US10 (Catalina) , rounded the Sun last month and is now headed for its closest approach to Earth in January.”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 7, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 7, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-december-7-comet-catalina-emerges

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