Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 26, 1995

Two Tails of Comet West

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 1995 is “Two Tails of Comet West,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Observatoire de Haute, Provence, France. The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“Here Comet West is seen showing two enormous tails that wrap around the sky. The ion tale of a comet usually appears more blue and always points away from the Sun .”

— APOD editors, August 26, 1995

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At a glance

Date: August 26, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Observatoire de Haute, Provence, France
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 26, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-august-26-two-tails-of-comet-west

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