Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 7, 2002

Comet Ikeya-Zhang Brightens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2002 is “Comet Ikeya-Zhang Brightens,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

From the explanation

“In the last week , Comet Ikeya-Zhang has become bright enough to be just visible to the unaided eye. Based on its present activity, observers are optimistic that Ikeya-Zhang will become substantially brighter.”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2002

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At a glance

Date: March 7, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 7, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-7-comet-ikeya-zhang-brightens

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