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Comet G3 ATLAS: a Tail and a Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2025 is “Comet G3 ATLAS: a Tail and a Telescope,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Comet G3 ATLAS: a Tail and a Telescope
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS has made a dramatic appearance in planet Earth’s skies. A visitor from the distant Oort Cloud , the comet reached its perihelion on January 13.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 24, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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