Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2002

Comet Ikeya-Zhang's Busy Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2002 is “Comet Ikeya-Zhang's Busy Tail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gilbert Jones). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“One of the brightest comets of the past five years will likely reach its peak brightness this week. Comet Ikeya-Zhang , officially known as C/2002 C1, can now be seen without aide from a dark location above the western horizon shortly after sunset.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 18, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gilbert Jones
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-18-comet-ikeya-zhangs-busy-tail

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