Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2016

Comets and Bright Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2016 is “Comets and Bright Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“This timely , telescopic, two panel mosaic spans about 10 full moons across planet Earth’s predawn skies. Recorded as the year began from Tenerife, Canary Islands, near the top of the frame are the faint coma and tail of Comet Borrelly (P/19).”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2016
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 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-6-comets-and-bright-star

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