Stunning telescopic image of Comet Iwamoto (C/2018 Y1) traversing the night sky near the constellation Auriga. The comet's greenish coma and faint tail contrast beautifully with the reddish emission nebulae and open star cluster M36. This detailed view captures the vibrant colors and textures of deep space, showcasing the celestial wonders of our universe. The image was taken on February 27th.

Astronomy Picture from 01/03/2019

A Charioteer's Comet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190301.html


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