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Comet Lovejoy Over a Windmill

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2013 is “Comet Lovejoy Over a Windmill,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Comet Lovejoy Over a Windmill
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Lovejoy continues to be an impressive camera comet. Pictured above, Comet C/2013 R1 (Lovejoy) was imaged above the windmill in Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire in southern France with a six-second exposure.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 9, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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