Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2003

Comet NEAT in Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2003 is “Comet NEAT in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Noel Munford (Palmerston North Astronomical Society, New Zealand)). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“After last month’s dramatic swoop past the Sun, Comet NEAT (C/2002 V1) appeared as a naked-eye comet , emerging from the evening twilight in planet Earth’s southern skies.”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Noel Munford (Palmerston North Astronomical Society, New Zealand)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-6-comet-neat-in-southern-skies

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