Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 9, 2013

Comet Lovejoy with M44

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 9, 2013 is “Comet Lovejoy with M44,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“While anxiously waiting for Comet ISON to brighten further as it falls toward the Sun, northern skygazers can also find three other bright comets in the east before dawn. In fact , Comet Lovejoy C/2013 R1 is currently the morning sky’s brightest .”

— APOD editors, November 9, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 9, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 9, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-november-9-comet-lovejoy-with-m44

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