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Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
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Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades. This wide-angle shot takes in a wide sweep from Orion at bottom left up to Auriga and Perseus at top. At centre is Taurus and the Taurus Dark Clouds of interstellar dust. Some high haze drifiting through added natural star glows but also some sky gradient tints
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Asterism Astrophotography Astrophysics Auriga Beauty Bright C 2014 Q2 Celestial Cluster Comet Comet Lovejoy Comet Tail Constellation Cosmic Cosmic Dust Cosmology Cosmos Deep Space Glow Idyllic Infinity Interstellar Clouds Light Luminous Majestic Messier 45 Nebula Nebulosity Nucleus Open Clusters Orion Orions Belt Outer Space Perseus Pleiades Radiant Reflection Nebula Seven Sisters Shining Shooting Stars Star Clouds Star Clusters Star Formation Star Trails Starfield Starforming Starlight Stellar Taurus Ion Tail
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This breathtaking print captures the ethereal beauty of Comet Lovejoy as it graces the winter sky on January 18,2015. Positioned at the upper right near the Pleiades, this celestial spectacle showcases its long blue ion tail stretching gracefully to the left, extending past the Pleiades themselves. The wide-angle shot encompasses a vast expanse of stars and constellations, from Orion at bottom left to Auriga and Perseus at top. At the center of this mesmerizing composition lies Taurus and its enigmatic Taurus Dark Clouds composed of interstellar dust. While some high haze drifts through, enhancing natural star glows and adding subtle sky gradient tints, it only serves to accentuate the magnificence of this cosmic display. The image is a testament to both astronomy and astrophotography's power in capturing moments that transcend our earthly existence. It reveals not only stunning star clusters but also reflection nebulae amidst open clusters that signify ongoing star formation processes within our universe. Alan Dyer's masterful lensmanship immortalizes this celestial event with incredible detail - from shooting stars streaking across space to radiant star trails illuminating the night sky. This awe-inspiring photograph invites us into a world where infinite beauty resides beyond our reach – an idyllic reminder of just how majestic our universe truly is.
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