Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2020

The Long Tails of Comet NEOWISE

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2020 is “The Long Tails of Comet NEOWISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horalek). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“This Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) now sweeps through our fair planet’s northern skies . Its long tails stretch across this deep skyview from Suchy Vrch, Czech Republic.”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horalek
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, July 16, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-16-the-long-tails-of-comet-neowise

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