Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Leonard from Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2021 is “Comet Leonard from Space,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zhuoxiao Wang , Yangwang-1 Space Telescope, Origin.Space). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

The picture shows a Comet Leonard from space. Also visible are auroras, a meteor, the Earth's atmosphere, stars, and satellite trails. The image was taken by Origin.Space's Yangwang-1 telescope. Please see the explanation for more detailed
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zhuoxiao Wang , Yangwang-1 Space Telescope, Origin.Space Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does Comet Leonard look like from space? Space ‘s Yangwang-1 space telescope shows not only the currently bright comet — but several other space delights as well.”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 15, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zhuoxiao Wang , Yangwang-1 Space Telescope, Origin.Space
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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