Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 2018

Blue Comet in the Hyades

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2018 is “Blue Comet in the Hyades,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Stars of the Hyades cluster are scattered through this mosaic spanning over 5 degrees on the sky toward the constellation Taurus. Presently cruising through the Solar System, the remarkably blue comet C/2016 R2 PanSTARRS is placed in the wide field of view using image data from January 12.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 18, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-january-18-blue-comet-in-the-hyades

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