Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 18, 2020

Finding NEOWISE

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2020 is “Finding NEOWISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“If you can see the stars of the Big Dipper , you can find comet NEOWISE in your evening sky tonight. After sunset look for the naked-eye comet below the bowl of the famous celestial kitchen utensil of the north and above your northwestern horizon.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 18, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 18, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-18-finding-neowise

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