Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 27, 2004

Two Comets in Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 2004 is “Two Comets in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Wielding a very wide-angle lens, astronomer Gordon Garradd was able to capture two naked-eye comets in one picture looking toward the west from Loomberah, New South Wales, Australia. At the far left lies comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR) and at the far right, comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) .”

— APOD editors, May 27, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 27, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd
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, May 27, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-27-two-comets-in-southern-skies

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