Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 31, 2000

Comet LINEAR Breaks Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2000 is “Comet LINEAR Breaks Up,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Weaver ( JHU ) et al., STIS , HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Unexpectedly, Comet LINEAR is breaking up . In retrospect, clues of its demise have been surfacing all month as the new comet has been approaching the Sun and brightening with dramatic flares.”

— APOD editors, July 31, 2000

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At a glance

Date: July 31, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: H. Weaver ( JHU ) et al., STIS , HST , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 31, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-31-comet-linear-breaks-up

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