Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2013

PanSTARRS Anti-Tail Grows

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2013 is “PanSTARRS Anti-Tail Grows,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe ,). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“As planet Earth approached the plane of the Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) orbit on May 23rd, comet watchers were treated to this view of its magnificent anti-tail . The long, narrow anti-tail stretches to the right across this frame for nearly 4 degrees or about 8 times the angular size of the full Moon.”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe ,
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-26-panstarrs-anti-tail-grows

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