Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Machholz Approaches the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2017 is “Comet Machholz Approaches the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , SOHO , LASCO , Barbara Thompson ( NASA’s GSFC ). The original explanation runs about 151 words.
From the explanation
“Why is Comet Maccholz so depleted of carbon-containing chemicals? Comet 96P/Machholz ‘s original fame derives from its getting closer to the Sun than any other short period comet — half as close as Mercury — and doing so every five years.”
— APOD editors, November 13, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 13, 2017
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , SOHO , LASCO , Barbara Thompson ( NASA’s GSFC )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 151 words