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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