Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 9, 2023

Tails of Comet ZTF

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 9, 2023 is “Tails of Comet ZTF,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernández). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

New Comet ZTF is pictured sporting three tails in front of a background of stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernández Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet ZTF may become visible to the unaided eye. Discovered early last year, this massive snowball has been brightening as it approaches the Sun and the Earth.”

— APOD editors, January 9, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 9, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernández
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 9, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-january-9-tails-of-comet-ztf

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