Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Long Tailed Comet SWAN

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2020 is “Long Tailed Comet SWAN,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach , Chilescope team). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Long Tailed Comet SWAN
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach , Chilescope team Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Blowing in the solar wind the spectacular ion tail of Comet SWAN (C/2020 F8) extends far across this 10 degree wide telephoto field of view. Captured on May 2 its greenish coma was about 6 light-minutes from Earth.”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 8, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach , Chilescope team
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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