Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2023

ZTF meets ATLAS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2023 is “ZTF meets ATLAS,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Bemmerl). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Fading as it races across planet Earth’s northern skies comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shares this telescopic frame with comet C/2022 U2 (ATLAS) . 5 degrees.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 10, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Bemmerl
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, February 10, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-10-ztf-meets-atlas

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