A stunning night sky image captures the launch of an Atlas V rocket streaking past Sirius, with Orion, Hyades, Pleiades, and Comet Lovejoy visible in the background. The rocket's fiery trail contrasts beautifully with the glittering stars and celestial wonders.

Astronomy Picture from 22/01/2015

Launch to Lovejoy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150122.html


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Stunning deep exposure of the northern winter sky over Palau, Spain. Visible are Orion's belt, Orion Nebula, Pleiades star cluster, Betelgeuse, Rigel, California Nebula, Barnard's Loop, and Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2). Silhouetted trees frame the breathtaking celestial scene.

Astronomy Picture from 28/01/2015

Comet Lovejoy in a Winter Sky

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150128.html


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A breathtaking long-exposure photograph of Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) streaking across the night sky above the Great Wall of China near Beijing. The comet appears as a faint, ethereal streak near the bright star Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi) in the constellation Ophiuchus. The ancient wall winds across the landscape under the starlit twilight.

Astronomy Picture from 20/02/2014

Comet Lovejoy over the Great Wall

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140220.html


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A coronograph image from the SOHO spacecraft shows Comet Lovejoy (C/2011 W3) surviving its close encounter with the Sun on December 16, 2011. The comet's bright head (coma) is saturated in the camera's pixels, appearing as horizontal streaks, while its tail stretches away. The Sun is obscured by an occulting disk, represented by a white circle. The image highlights the remarkable resilience of this sungrazing comet, a member of the Kreutz family.

Astronomy Picture from 17/12/2011

Comet Lovejoy: Sungrazing Survivor

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111217.html


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A stunning long-exposure image of Comet C/2017 E4 (Lovejoy), showcasing its vibrant green coma and intricate ion tail shaped like a needle due to solar wind effects. The comet, discovered by Terry Lovejoy, reached a visual magnitude of 7 before its nucleus began disintegrating near its closest approach to the Sun.

Astronomy Picture from 25/04/2017

A Split Ion Tail for Comet Lovejoy E4

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170425.html


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A breathtaking long-exposure photograph captures Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) streaking across the night sky above the Panlongshan section of the Great Wall of China. The bright star Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi) is visible near the comet, creating a stunning celestial scene over the ancient structure. The image blends the twilight sky with a sharp foreground of the Great Wall, showcasing the intersection of history, astronomy, and natural beauty.

Astronomy Picture from 20/02/2014

Comet Lovejoy over the Great Wall

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140220.html


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A stunning long-exposure photograph captures Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) with its vibrant green coma and tail, framed by the ancient ruins of Mørby Castle in Sweden. The comet is visible against a backdrop of a star-filled night sky. This image showcases the beauty of a celestial event against a historical setting.

Astronomy Picture from 04/12/2013

Comet Lovejoy through M�rby Castle Ruins

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131204.html


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Great night to view #CometLovejoy! Easy to find using 7x50 binoculars. If you can find Orion's Belt & Aldebaran, you can find it! @WHSVaubs

Great view of #cometlovejoy tonight! If you can find Orion's Belt and Aldebaran, you can't miss the "faint fuzzy"! Cc: @whsvaubs