Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Lovejoy in a Winter Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2015 is “Comet Lovejoy in a Winter Sky,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & BY-NC-2 License: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars ). The original explanation runs about 190 words.
From the explanation
“Which of these night sky icons can you find in this beautiful and deep exposure of the northern winter sky? Skylights include the stars in Orion ‘s belt , the Orion Nebula , the Pleiades star cluster, the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel , the California Nebula , Barnard’s Loop , and Comet Lovejoy .”
— APOD editors, January 28, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 28, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & BY-NC-2 License: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 190 words