Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2012

Little Planet Lovejoy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2012 is “Little Planet Lovejoy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Once a bright apparition in the southern hemisphere dawn Comet Lovejoy is fading, but its long tail still stretches across skies near the south celestial pole. Captured on the morning of December 30th, the comet appears near edge of this little planet as well.”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-11-little-planet-lovejoy

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