Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2015

The Hunter, the Bull, and Lovejoy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2015 is “The Hunter, the Bull, and Lovejoy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Cavaroc). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Heading north, Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) is putting on its best show for comet watchers now , with moonlight absent from mid-January’s early evening skies .”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 14, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Cavaroc
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-january-14-the-hunter-the-bull-and-lovejoy

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