Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2016

Comet PanSTARRS in the Southern Fish

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2016 is “Comet PanSTARRS in the Southern Fish,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: José J. Chambó). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“3 light-minutes away. By then its appearance low in northern hemisphere predawn skies (high in the south), will be affected by the light of a nearly Full Moon, though.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: José J. Chambó
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-june-17-comet-panstarrs-in-the-southern-fish

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