A stunning long-exposure astrophotograph captures Comet 8P/Tuttle's green coma near the Triangulum Galaxy (M33). Taken in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, on December 30th, the image showcases the comet's movement against the backdrop of the distant galaxy, a celestial event reminiscent of 18th-century comet hunter Charles Messier's cataloging efforts.

Astronomy Picture from 02/01/2008

A Galaxy is not a Comet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080102.html


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