Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 2, 2017

Two Comets and a Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2017 is “Two Comets and a Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Two unusual spots are on the move near the famous Pleiades star cluster. Shifting only a small amount per night, these spots are actually comets in our nearby Solar System that by chance wandered into the field of the light-year s distant stars.”

— APOD editors, October 2, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 2, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 2, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-october-2-two-comets-and-a-star-cluster

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