A dust jet from comet Austin (1989 c1)

This a computer-enhanced NTT image of the newly discovered Comet Austin (1989 c1) which may become comparatively bright during mid-April 1990 when it approaches the Sun to within 50 million kilometres. On May 25, it will be only 36 million kilometres from the Earth. After mid-April, it will be well visible from the northern hemisphere in the early evening.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso9003f
Type:Collage
Publicatiedatum:6 februari 1990
Gerelateerde berichten:eso9003
Grootte:1209 x 1215 px

Over het object

Naam:Comet Austin 1989c1
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Categorie:Solar System

Image Formats

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Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
OptischNew Technology Telescope