Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2004

Comet NEAT (Q4) Over Indian Cove

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2004 is “Comet NEAT (Q4) Over Indian Cove,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Comet NEAT (Q4) was quite photogenic earlier this month. Although the head and part of the tails of Comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) were visible to the unaided eye, the best views of the colorful tail were revealed only later by cameras able to expose for long periods.”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 18, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-18-comet-neat-q4-over-indian-cove

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