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Shooting stars and a comet
Shooting stars and a comet. Two shooting stars (centre left and upper right) from the Geminid meteor shower, passing through the constellations of Auriga and Cassiopeia. The fuzzy object at lower centre is Comet Holmes, in the constellation of Perseus. At bottom left is the open star cluster of the Pleiades. The Geminid meteor shower, pieces of debris from the extinct comet 3200 Phaethon, occurs annually in December. Comet Holmes, a short-period comet with an orbit of only 6.9 years, last appeared in 2007
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Astrophysical Astrophysics Auriga Cassiopeia Comet Constellation Milky Way Night Sky Open Star Cluster Pleiades Shooting Star Solar System Star Star Cluster Stars Universe Holmes Shooting Stars
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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing beauty of a celestial spectacle. Against the backdrop of a dark, star-studded sky, two shooting stars streak across the frame - one in the center left and another in the upper right. These shooting stars are part of the Geminid meteor shower, an annual event that occurs in December as debris from the extinct comet 3200 Phaethon lights up our atmosphere. As these shooting stars traverse through space, they pass through two prominent constellations - Auriga and Cassiopeia. The intricate patterns formed by these constellations add to the ethereal charm of this image. At lower center lies Comet Holmes, a fuzzy object shining brightly amidst its surroundings in the constellation of Perseus. This short-period comet makes its appearance every 6.9 years and was last seen in 2007. Completing this cosmic tableau is the open star cluster known as Pleiades at bottom left. Also referred to as Seven Sisters or M45, this cluster adds depth and dimension to an already awe-inspiring scene. With each element harmoniously blending into one another, this photograph serves as a reminder of our place within a vast universe filled with wonders beyond imagination.
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