Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2022

Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2022 is “Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose J. Chambo ( Cometografia )). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Imaged on June 20 2022, comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) shares this wide telescopic field of view with open star cluster IC 4665 and bright star Beta Ophiuchi, near a starry edge of the Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose J. Chambo ( Cometografia )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-june-30-comet-c-2017-k2-panstarrs

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