73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann
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73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann–Wachmann 3 or SW3 for short, is a periodic comet that has a 5.4 year orbital period and that has been actively disintegrating since 1995. When it ca
Disrupted comet Schwassmann–Wachmann 3 (as seen from Mt Laguna on April 19, 2006)
The B, G and R components of 73P, and Tau Coronae Borealis, May 1, 2006
The C component of 73P, and the Ring Nebula, May 8, 2006
Image taken by Andrew Catsaitis of components B and C of Comet 73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann 3 as seen together on 31 May 2006
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A comet is an icy, small Solar System body or interstellar object that warms and begins to release gases when passing close to the Sun, a process called outgassing. This produces an extended, gravitat
73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann
…73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann–Wachmann 3 or SW3 for short, is a periodic comet that has a 5.4 year orbital period and that has been actively disintegrating since 1995. When it came to perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) in…
Comet Hale–Bopp after passing perihelion in April 1997
Structure of a comet
Comet 81P/Wild exhibits jets on light side and dark side, stark relief, and is dry.
Hubble image of Comet ISON shortly before perihelion.