A stunning astrophotograph showcasing Comet Wirtanen in turquoise near the Pleiades star cluster. The California Nebula (NGC 1499) in a reddish hue is visible to the left, along with dark nebulae and the faint glow of the Perseus molecular cloud. This image, captured on December 17th, highlights the comet's close approach to Earth and the vibrant colors of deep-space objects.
Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2018
Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181220.html
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