Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2018

Blue Comet Meets Blue Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2018 is “Blue Comet Meets Blue Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson ( Transient Astronomer )). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that heading for the Pleiades star cluster? It appears to be Comet C/2016 R2 (PanSTARRS) , but here, appearances are deceiving.”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2018

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At a glance

Date: February 12, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson ( Transient Astronomer )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-12-blue-comet-meets-blue-stars

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