Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2016

Close Comet and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2016 is “Close Comet and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Comet 252P/Linear’s lovely greenish coma is easy to spot in this expansive southern skyscape. Visible to the naked eye from the dark site near Flinders , Victoria, Australia, the comet appears tailless.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-25-close-comet-and-the-milky-way

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