Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 7, 2009

Comet Lulin and Distant Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2009 is “Comet Lulin and Distant Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Now fading in our night sky, Comet Lulin has provided some lovely cosmic vistas . Moving rapidly against the background of stars , Lulin briefly posed with the likes of Saturn , and Regulus (Alpha Leo).”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 7, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 7, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-march-7-comet-lulin-and-distant-galaxies

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