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Comet PanSTARRS Anti-Tail Grows, NASA Reports
Original: 2013 May 26 - PanSTARRS Anti Tail Grows - NASA Science
NASA reports that Comet PanSTARRS has developed a growing anti-tail, an optical effect that makes the comet appear to point toward the Sun. Observations from May 2013 show the feature lengthening as the comet recedes after its pass through the inner solar system. Skywatchers and astronomers are following the comet's changing appearance and discussing what the anti-tail reveals about its dust trail.
Why now: The comet's unusual and visually striking anti-tail is growing, drawing attention from astronomers and skywatchers.
Evidence
- 2013 May 26 - PanSTARRS Anti Tail Grows - NASA Science · NASA (.gov)
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