Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Lovejoy through Mrby Castle Ruins
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2013 is “Comet Lovejoy through Mrby Castle Ruins,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“This new comet is quite photogenic. Comet Lovejoy, discovered only three months ago, was imaged through ruins of ancient Mrby Castle in Sweden last week sporting a green-glowing coma and tails trailing several degrees.”
— APOD editors, December 4, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 4, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words