#MiniComets

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

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.

Astronomy Picture from 11/08/2000

Fragments of Comet LINEAR

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000811.html


#CometLINEAR #SpaceRocks #CometFragmentation #Astronomy #ESO #Hubble #DeepSpace #MiniComets #SolarSystem #CosmicDust

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

11 months ago

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.

Astronomy Picture from 26/04/2006

Crumbling Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Approaches

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060426.html


#Comet73P #SchwassmannWachmann3 #CrumblingComet #NearEarthObject #SpaceRocks #Astronomy #Cosmology #DeepSpace #CometFragment #MiniComets