Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2024 is “Periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A Halley-type comet with an orbital period of about 133 years, Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle is recognized as the parent of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. The comet’s last visit to the inner Solar System was in 1992 .”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 8, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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