Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 5, 2001

C/2001 A2 (LINEAR): Comet !

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2001 is “C/2001 A2 (LINEAR): Comet !,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wil Milan). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2001 A2 (LINEAR) has crossed the celestial equator and is heading north. Outward bound , this primordial piece of the solar system is still just visible to the unaided eye and can now be sighted by northern hemisphere skygazers as it moves through the constellation Pisces.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 5, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wil Milan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 5, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-5-c-2001-a2-linear-comet

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