Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet C/2023 E1 ATLAS near Perihelion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2023 is “Comet C/2023 E1 ATLAS near Perihelion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Comet C/2023 E1 ATLAS near Perihelion
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2023 E1 (ATLAS) was just spotted in March, another comet found by the NASA funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System. On July 1 this Comet ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 14, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 14, 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 124 words

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