Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2004

Going Wild

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2004 is “Going Wild,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Stardust Team , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Dynamic jets of gas and dust surround one of the most active planetary surfaces in the solar system in this wild-looking picture of a comet nucleus .”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Stardust Team , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-march-19-going-wild

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