Comet Elenin Photo from NASA's STEREO Spacecraft
Comet Elenin as seen by NASA's STEREO spacecraft on Aug. 6, 2011.
Comet Elenin Disintegrating
Amateur astronomer Michael Mattiazzo of Castlemaine, Australia caught these two images of comet Elenin on Aug. 19 (left) and Sept. 6, 2011. The images show a rapid dimming in the comet, possibly hinting at its disintegration.
The Trajectory of Comet Elenin
The trajectory of Comet Elenin in relation to other objects in the solar system.
Michael Mattiazzo Comet Elenin Image, August 19, 2011
Skywatcher Michael Mattiazzo got this image of comet Elenin, August 19, 2011, in the southern hemisphere.
Michael Mattiazzo Comet Elenin Image, September 1, 2011
Skywatcher Michael Mattiazzo got this image of comet Elenin, September 1, 2011, in the southern hemisphere.
Michael Mattiazzo Comet Elenin Image, August 23, 2011
Skywatcher Michael Mattiazzo got this image of comet Elenin, August 23, 2011, in the southern hemisphere.
Comet Elenin Sky Map for August 2011
This sky map shows where to look to spot the comet Elenin in August 2011.
Michael Mattiazzo Comet Elenin Image, March 27, 2011
Skywatcher Michael Mattiazzo got this image of comet Elenin (marked), March 27, 2011, in the southern hemisphere.
Comet Elenin Disappearance
Two telescopes operated by astronomers at the Marshall Space Flight Center just stopped scanning the skies for Comet Elenin, which began fading and breaking apart back in August. Now only empty space marks its close approach (22 million miles) to Earth. However, a meteor and the barred spiral galaxy NGC-2903 grace the top of this October 14, 2011, image.
Comet Elenin's Trajectory
Trajectory of comet Elenin.
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