Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Lovejoy: Sungrazing Survivor
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 17, 2011 is “Comet Lovejoy: Sungrazing Survivor,” an image. It is credited to Credit: LASCO , SOHO Consortium , NRL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 199 words.
From the explanation
“Like most other sungrazing comets, Comet Lovejoy (C/2011 W3) was not expected to survive its close encounter with the Sun . But it did.”
— APOD editors, December 17, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 17, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: LASCO , SOHO Consortium , NRL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 199 words