Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 2018

Blue Comet PanSTARRS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2018 is “Blue Comet PanSTARRS,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach , Jose J. Chambo). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Discovered with the PanSTARRS telescope on September 7, 2016, this Comet PanSTARRS, C/2016 R2 , is presently about 24 light minutes (3 AU) from the Sun, sweeping through planet Earth’s skies across the background of stars in the constellation Taurus.”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 12, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach , Jose J. Chambo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-january-12-blue-comet-panstarrs

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