Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet 13P/Olbers

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2024 is “Comet 13P/Olbers,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Comet 13P/Olbers
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Not a paradox, Comet 13P/Olbers is returning to the inner Solar System after 68 years. The periodic, Halley-type comet will reach its next perihelion or closest approach to the Sun on June 30 and has become a target for binocular viewing low in planet Earth’s northern hemisphere night skies .”

— APOD editors, June 28, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 28, 2024
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 118 words

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