Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2016

Close Comet and Large Magellanic Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2016 is “Close Comet and Large Magellanic Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Justin Tilbrook ( Astronomical Society of South Australia )). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Sporting a surprisingly bright , lovely green coma Comet 252P/Linear poses next to the Large Magellanic Cloud in this southern skyscape. The stack of telephoto exposures was captured on March 16 from Penwortham, South Australia.”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2016

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At a glance

Date: March 17, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Justin Tilbrook ( Astronomical Society of South Australia )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-17-close-comet-and-large-magellanic-cloud

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