Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2014

Comet Lovejoy over the Great Wall

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2014 is “Comet Lovejoy over the Great Wall,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jiajie Zhang). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Fading now as it returns to the outer solar system Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) still graces planet Earth’s sky, a delicate apparition in binoculars or small telescopes .”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jiajie Zhang
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-20-comet-lovejoy-over-the-great-wall

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