Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Split Ion Tail for Comet Lovejoy E4
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2017 is “A Split Ion Tail for Comet Lovejoy E4,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich). The original explanation runs about 140 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happened to Comet Lovejoy? In the pictured image , a processed composite , the comet was captured early this month after brightening unexpectedly and sporting a long and intricate ion tail .”
— APOD editors, April 25, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 25, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 140 words