Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Three Tails of Comet NEOWISE
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2021 is “Three Tails of Comet NEOWISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Lefaudeux). The original explanation runs about 181 words.
From the explanation
“What created the unusual red tail in Comet NEOWISE? Sodium .”
— APOD editors, March 8, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 8, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Lefaudeux
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 181 words