Solar Orbiter’s view of Comet Leonard in ultraviolet

A composite of Comet Leonard images captured 15-16 December in ultraviolet light by the Metis instrument onboard the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The comet transited across the field of view with its dust and ion tails pointing towards the instrument.

Click here for a labelled version indicating dates and times of the three image sets.

Images were also captured in visible light at the same time.

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