Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 7, 2004

Look West for a NEAT Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 2004 is “Look West for a NEAT Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“On May 5th, while scanning western skies after sunset, astronomer Jimmy Westlake was glad to spot a visitor from the outer solar system, Comet NEAT , with his own eyes.”

— APOD editors, May 7, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 7, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 7, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-7-look-west-for-a-neat-comet

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