Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 27, 2015

Long Lovejoy and Little Dumbbell

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2015 is “Long Lovejoy and Little Dumbbell,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Buffeted by the solar wind, Comet Lovejoy’s crooked ion tail stretches over 3 degrees across this telescopic field of view, recorded on February 20 . The starry background includes awesome bluish star Phi Persei below, and pretty planetary nebula M76 just above Lovejoy’s long tail.”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 27, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri ( CARA Project , CAST )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 27, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-27-long-lovejoy-and-little-dumbbell

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