Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 12, 2013

The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2013 is “The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and D. Jewitt ( UCLA ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“What is happening to asteroid P/2013 P5? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, November 12, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 12, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and D. Jewitt ( UCLA ) et al.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words