Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 2015

Jets from Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2015 is “Jets from Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Rosetta / MPS for OSIRIS Team ; MPS /UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA. The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Where do comet tails come from? Although it is common knowledge that comet tails and comas originate from comet nuclei, exactly how that happens is an active topic of research .”

— APOD editors, February 3, 2015

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At a glance

Date: February 3, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Rosetta / MPS for OSIRIS Team ; MPS /UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-3-jets-from-comet-churyumov-gerasimenko

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