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Comet ZTF: Orbital Plane Crossing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2023 is “Comet ZTF: Orbital Plane Crossing,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

Comet ZTF: Orbital Plane Crossing
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The current darling of the northern night , Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is captured in this telescopic image from a dark sky location at June Lake, California, USA. Of course Comet ZTF has been growing brighter in recent days, headed for its closest approach to Earth on February 1.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 27, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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