Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2020

Comet NEOWISE and Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2020 is “Comet NEOWISE and Nebulae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jarek Oszywa). The original explanation runs about 207 words.

From the explanation

“Would you brave wild animals to photograph this sky? One astrophotographer did — and we all get to reap the rewards.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jarek Oszywa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 207 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-20-comet-neowise-and-nebulae

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