Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 23, 2018

Comet, Heart and Soul

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2018 is “Comet, Heart and Soul,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )). The original explanation runs about 217 words.

From the explanation

“The greenish coma of comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner stands out at the left of this telephoto skyscape spanning over 10 degrees toward the northern constellations Cassiopeia and Perseus. Captured on August 17, the periodic comet is the known parent body of the upcoming Draconid meteor shower.”

— APOD editors, August 23, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 23, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 217 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 23, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-august-23-comet-heart-and-soul

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