Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2001

A Brighter Comet LINEAR

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2001 is “A Brighter Comet LINEAR,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd , Loomberah NSW Australia). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Brighter than ever expected , comet LINEAR — you know , the one designated C/2001 A2 — is a sight to see in southern skies. This comet LINEAR first brightened impressively in late March as its active nucleus began to fragment , prompting some speculation that the comet might soon break up completely.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd , Loomberah NSW Australia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-25-a-brighter-comet-linear

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