Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 10, 2000

Comet LINEAR Extends

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2000 is “Comet LINEAR Extends,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bob Yen (Comet-Track)). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Comet LINEAR’s tail appears to be extending. Many sky watchers are closely following Comet C/1999 S4 LINEAR and wondering if it will develop an impressive tail or become visible to the naked eye later this month.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 10, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Bob Yen (Comet-Track)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 10, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-10-comet-linear-extends

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