Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2019

Comet Iwamoto and the Sombrero Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2019 is “Comet Iwamoto and the Sombrero Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin (Otago Museum)). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Iwamoto (C/2018 Y1) , shows off a pretty, greenish coma at the upper left in this telescopic field of view.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 9, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin (Otago Museum)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-9-comet-iwamoto-and-the-sombrero-galaxy

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