Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2001

Comet Linear (WM1) Brightens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2001 is “Comet Linear (WM1) Brightens,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Arturo Gomez & Hernan Tirado, CTIO , NOAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“A comet bright enough to be seen with binoculars is swooping into southern skies. Comet C/2000 WM1 (LINEAR) continues to brighten and develop tails as it nears its closest approach of the Sun in late January 2002.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Arturo Gomez & Hernan Tirado, CTIO , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-december-6-comet-linear-wm1-brightens

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