Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet 21P Between Rosette and Cone Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2018 is “Comet 21P Between Rosette and Cone Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Comet 21P Between Rosette and Cone Nebulas
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Small bits of this greenish-gray comet are expected to streak across Earth’s atmosphere tonight. Specifically, debris from the eroding nucleus of Comet 21P / Giacobini-Zinner , pictured, causes the annual Draconids meteor shower, which peaks this evening.”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 8, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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