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Structure in the Tail of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2024 is “Structure in the Tail of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett `). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

Structure in the Tail of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett ` Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Heading for its next perihelion passage on April 21, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is growing brighter. The greenish coma of this periodic Halley-type comet has become relatively easy to observe in small telescopes.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 16, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett `
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 128 words

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