Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2018

Salt, Pepper, and Ice

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2018 is “Salt, Pepper, and Ice,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Maroun Habib ( Moophz )). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“There’s a “camera” comet now moving across the sky. Just a bit too dim to see with the unaided eye, Comet 21P / Giacobini-Zinner has developed a long tail that makes it a good sight for binoculars and sensitive cameras.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Maroun Habib ( Moophz )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-18-salt-pepper-and-ice

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