Mini-comets coming off comet SW-3

Image of Fragment B and associated mini-comets. This is a digitally-enhanced zoom-in version of ESO Press Photo eso0615 to show in a better way some of the smaller fragments. An arrow indicates the fragments that could be seen, including the main one - on top, the two just below that have just split and five others, much dimmer.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0615c
Type:Observation
Date de publication:25 avril 2006
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0615
Taille:1304 x 1354 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:Schwassmann-Wachmann 3
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Catégorie:Solar System

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