Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Lovejoy and the ISS
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2011 is “Comet Lovejoy and the ISS,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Left – Carlos Caccia , (Intendente Alvear, Argentina) / Right – Dan Burbank ( ISS Expedition 30 , NASA). The original explanation runs about 185 words.
From the explanation
“On December 24, Comet Lovejoy rose in dawn’s twilight, arcing above the eastern horizon, its tails swept back by the solar wind and sunlight. Seen on the left is the comet’s early morning appearance alongside the southern Milky Way from the town of Intendente Alvear, La Pampa province, Argentina.”
— APOD editors, December 31, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 31, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Left – Carlos Caccia , (Intendente Alvear, Argentina) / Right – Dan Burbank ( ISS Expedition 30 , NASA)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 185 words