Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2020

Comet NEOWISE over the Swiss Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2020 is “Comet NEOWISE over the Swiss Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Philipp Salzgeber , foto-webcam.eu ; Text: Adam Block). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Comet NEOWISE has been wowing photographers around much of the world during dawn and dusk, at the margins of day and night . For the most north ern residents of planet Earth, however, the comet circles the North Star and never sets .”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Philipp Salzgeber , foto-webcam.eu ; Text: Adam Block
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-15-comet-neowise-over-the-swiss-alps

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