Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 2004

Announcing Comet C/2003 K4 (LINEAR)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2004 is “Announcing Comet C/2003 K4 (LINEAR),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Holloway). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“A comet discovered last year has brightened unexpectedly and now may become visible to the unaided eye within the next month. Designated Comet C/2003 K4 (LINEAR) , the comet was discovered in 2003 May by project LINEAR .”

— APOD editors, August 30, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 30, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mike Holloway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-30-announcing-comet-c-2003-k4-linear

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