Two Comets in Southern Skies . ... Credit Copyright: Gordon Garradd Explanation: Wielding a very wide-angle lens, astronomer Gordon Garradd was able to capture two naked-eye comets in one picture looking toward the west from Loomberah, New South Wales, Australia. At the far left lies comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR) and at the far right, comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) . ... While comet T7 (LINEAR) is the brighter of the two comets, both are now fading. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...