Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2004

Announcing Comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2004 is “Announcing Comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Holloway). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“A newly discovered comet may outshine most stars in the sky by May. Designated Comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR) , the comet was discovered in 2002 October by project LINEAR .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2004

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mike Holloway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-february-9-announcing-comet-c-2002-t7-linear

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