Image of Fragment B of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, captured by the Very Large Telescope. The main fragment is prominent, with numerous smaller fragments visible, each exhibiting a hazy coma. Arrows indicate the various fragments and their tails. The image showcases the fragmented nature of the comet as it approaches perihelion.

Astronomy Picture from 26/04/2006

Crumbling Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Approaches

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060426.html


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