Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2003

Comet NEAT Approaches the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2003 is “Comet NEAT Approaches the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Anton Spenko ( Rezmon Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“A comet may likely become visible to the unaided eye over the next few days above the horizon where the Sun has just set. Comet NEAT (C/ 2002 V1) , discovered last November, has brightened dramatically as it approached the Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2003

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At a glance

Date: February 10, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Anton Spenko ( Rezmon Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 10, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-10-comet-neat-approaches-the-sun

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