Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2000

Comet LINEAR: Fade To Black

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2000 is “Comet LINEAR: Fade To Black,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“Only last month the stage was set for Comet LINEAR (C/1999S4 LINEAR) to become the first “naked-eye” comet of Y2K. It didn’t fill that role, of course, but it did turn in a very dramatic performance .”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 13, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-september-13-comet-linear-fade-to-black

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