Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 2023

Polaris and the Trail of Comet ZTF

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2023 is “Polaris and the Trail of Comet ZTF,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Ibarra Gomez). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“Stars trace concentric arcs around the North Celestial Pole in this three hour long night sky composite , recorded with a digital camera fixed to a tripod on January 31, near Àger, Lleida, Spain. On that date Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was near its northernmost declination in planet Earth’s sky .”

— APOD editors, February 3, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 3, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Ibarra Gomez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-3-polaris-and-the-trail-of-comet-ztf

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