Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2014

Comet Lovejoy before a Globular Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2014 is “Comet Lovejoy before a Globular Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Lovejoy has become visible to the unaided eye. To see the comet, just go outside an hour or so after sunset and look for a fuzzy patch to the right of Orion’s belt .”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Orion Star clusters Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 31, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-31-comet-lovejoy-before-a-globular-star-cluster

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