Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2009

Two Tails of Comet Lulin

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2009 is “Two Tails of Comet Lulin,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Richard Richins ( NMSU )). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

From the explanation

“Go outside tonight and see Comet Lulin. From a dark location, you should need only a good star map and admirable perseverance — although wide-field binoculars might help.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Richard Richins ( NMSU )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 199 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-25-two-tails-of-comet-lulin

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