A composite image showcasing the evolution of Comet 17P/Holmes from October 25th to January 30th. The images reveal the comet's dramatic expansion and fading coma, and its apparent retrograde motion against the background stars as observed from Earth. The comet's size is shown to expand to over five times the size of the Sun.

Astronomy Picture from 05/02/2008

Three Month Composite of Comet Holmes

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A composite image showcasing the evolution of Comet 17P/Holmes from October 25th to January 30th. The images reveal the comet's dramatic brightening, coma expansion, and fading, as seen from Earth's changing perspective. The comet's apparent retrograde motion is also visible due to Earth's orbital movement.

Astronomy Picture from 05/02/2008

Three Month Composite of Comet Holmes

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080205.html


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A telescopic image of Comet 17P/Holmes, showcasing its surprising brightness increase. The comet appears as a fuzzy, yellowish spot against a dark night sky, significantly larger than the surrounding stars. This unexpected outburst made the usually faint comet visible to the naked eye.

Astronomy Picture from 29/10/2007

A Telescopic View of Erupting Comet Holmes

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap071029.html


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A stunning astrophotograph of Comet 17P/Holmes, showcasing its vibrant green coma and a distinct blue ion tail against a backdrop of countless stars. The image, a composite of three exposures taken over Spain, reveals the complex details of the comet's ongoing outburst and the effects of the solar wind.

Astronomy Picture from 05/11/2007

Comet Holmes Grows a Tail

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap071105.html


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