Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 - Fragment B [19 April 2006]
![Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 - Fragment B [19 April 2006]](https://cdn.spacetelescope.org/archives/images/thumb700x/heic0605c.jpg)
The second image from a three-day observation with Hubble showing the breakup of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3's Fragment B.
Credit:About the Image
| Id: | heic0605c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 27 April 2006, 19:00 |
| Related releases: | heic0605 |
| Size: | 800 x 800 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, Fragment B |
| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet : Nucleus |
| Category: | Solar System |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |