Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 2014

Lovejoy in the New Year

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2014 is “Lovejoy in the New Year,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“A rival to vanquished Comet ISON in 2013, Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) still sweeps through early morning skies, captured in this starry scene on New Year’s day. 5 degrees (about 7 full moons) across a background of faint stars in the constellation Hercules.”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 3, 2014
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 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-3-lovejoy-in-the-new-year

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