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Astronomy Picture from 26/04/2006

Crumbling Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Approaches

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060426.htm<a href="/hashtag/Comet73P" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Comet73PC#SchwassmannWachmann3a#CrumblingCometi#NearEarthObjectt#SpaceRocksa#Astronomys#Cosmologyo#DeepSpacee#CometFragmentF#MiniCometsniComets
Image of Fragment B of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, captured by the Very Large Telescope. The main fragment is prominent, with numerous smaller fragments visible, each exhibiting a hazy coma. Arrows indicate the various fragments and their tails. The image showcases the fragmented nature of the comet as it approaches perihelion.
March 19, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 11/08/2000

Fragments of Comet LINEAR

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000811.htm<a href="/hashtag/CometLINEAR" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CometLINEARe#SpaceRocksa#CometFragmentatione#Astronomys#ESOo#Hubble #DeepSpacee#MiniCometsn#SolarSystema#CosmicDustsmicDust
A grayscale image captured by the European Southern Observatory's Antu telescope shows the fragmented nucleus of Comet LINEAR (C/1999 S4 LINEAR) as a swarm of mini-comets within a cloud of gas and dust. The image reveals the dynamic behavior of the comet's remains, with noticeable changes observed within a 24-hour period. Faint star trails are visible in the background.
May 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM