Comet Halley develops 15-degree tail
Comet Halley develops 15-degree tail (February 27). (ESO Press Photo eso9004; Colour). This image was taken using a special custom-made telescope which was dismantled shortly after the comet went away.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso8607b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 6 March 1986 |
| Related releases: | eso8607 |
| Size: | 1401 x 1725 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Comet Halley |
| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet : Tail |
| Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 426 nm | Other |