Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2026

The Dust Trail of Comet Tempel 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2026 is “The Dust Trail of Comet Tempel 2,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“4 years. Currently visible in binoculars or small telescopes toward the constellation Capricornus, the periodic comet is captured in this sharp telescopic image from July 11 sporting a bright nuclear region and pretty greenish coma.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2026

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At a glance

Date: July 17, 2026
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 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-july-17-the-dust-trail-of-comet-tempel-2

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