Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2004

The Tails of Comet NEAT (Q4)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2004 is “The Tails of Comet NEAT (Q4),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Comet NEAT (Q4) is showing its tails . As the large snowball officially dubbed Comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) falls toward the inner Solar System , it has already passed the Earth and will reach its closest approach to the Sun this coming Saturday.”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-12-the-tails-of-comet-neat-q4

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