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The Many Tails of Comet G3 ATLAS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2025 is “The Many Tails of Comet G3 ATLAS,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Mašek ( FZU, Czech Academy of Sciences ) & Jakub Kuřák). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

A dark sloping hill is seen at the bottom with a bright comet with many tails visible above it, taking up most of the frame. The tails closest to the slope are the most dim. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Mašek ( FZU, Czech Academy of Sciences ) & Jakub Kuřák Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does this comet have so many tails? C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) has developed several long and intricate tails visible from Earth’s southern hemisphere over the past two weeks.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 26, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Mašek ( FZU, Czech Academy of Sciences ) & Jakub Kuřák
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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