Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 29, 2020

The Ion Tail of New Comet SWAN

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2020 is “The Ion Tail of New Comet SWAN,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Newly discovered Comet SWAN has already developed an impressive tail. The comet came in from the outer Solar System and has just passed inside the orbit of the Earth.”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 29, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gerald Rhemann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 29, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-april-29-the-ion-tail-of-new-comet-swan

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