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    LASCO C3 image of comet SOHO-422

    Date: 16 Apr 2002
    Satellite: SOHO
    Depicts: Comet SOHO-422
    Copyright: SOHO/LASCO (ESA & NASA)

    Comet SOHO-422 can be seen as the small white streak to the left of the Sun in this image. The white ring in the middle of the picture shows the size of the Sun, which is hidden behind the round mask blocking its direct light.


    Last Update: 08 Jul 2005

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