Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2012

The Opposing Tails of Comet Garradd

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2012 is “The Opposing Tails of Comet Garradd,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Plzl). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“Why does Comet Garradd have two tails? Visible on the left, Comet Garradd’s dust tail is composed of ice and dust bits that trail the comet in its orbit around the Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Plzl
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-february-28-the-opposing-tails-of-comet-garradd

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