Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 6, 2006

The Ghostly Tail of Comet SWAN

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2006 is “The Ghostly Tail of Comet SWAN,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ray Gralak). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“What causes the structure in Comet SWAN’s tail? Comet SWAN , which unexpectedly flared up to naked-eye brightness last week, has been showing detail in its ion tail that might be described as ghostly .”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2006

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At a glance

Date: November 6, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ray Gralak
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 6, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-6-the-ghostly-tail-of-comet-swan

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