Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 24, 2017

The Comet, the Owl, and the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2017 is “The Comet, the Owl, and the Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Barry Riu). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak poses for a Messier moment in this telescopic snapshot from March 21. In fact it shares the 1 degree wide field-of-view with two well-known entries in the 18th century comet-hunting astronomer’s famous catalog .”

— APOD editors, March 24, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 24, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Barry Riu
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 24, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-march-24-the-comet-the-owl-and-the-galaxy

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