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Ion Tail Collection

Captivating and ethereal, the ion tail of Comet Lovejoy mesmerizes stargazers in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1167

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1167
In March 1997 comet Hale-Bopp appeared in the north-eastern morning sky and in April in the north-western evening sky to be seen all the night

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A scene looking west with a field stretching up to and beyond the zenith overhead, taking in the zodiacal light stretching up to the Pleiades at upper left

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky

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

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comey Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster

Comey Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster
January 18, 2015 - Comey Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster, Messier 45, with its blue ion tail almost passing over the cluster

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2)

Comet Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2)
January 19, 2015 - A telescopic close-up of Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2)

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Lovejoy

Comet Lovejoy
February 12, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2)

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet over trees, artwork C015 / 0777

Comet over trees, artwork C015 / 0777
Comet over trees, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet and Sun, artwork C015 / 0776

Comet and Sun, artwork C015 / 0776
Comet and Sun, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system. As they approach the Sun, the heat boils the ice

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Ikeya-Zhang

Comet Ikeya-Zhang

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1168

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1168
Comet Hale-Bopp. This was one of the brightest comets of the 20th Century, when it made its closest approach to Earth. It was visible during the first half of 1997

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1169

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1169
Comet Hale-Bopp. This was one of the brightest comets of the 20th Century, when it made its closest approach to Earth. It was visible during the first half of 1997

Background imageIon Tail Collection: Comet Hale-Bopp

Comet Hale-Bopp. This was one of the brightest comets of the 20th Century. It was visible during the first half of 1997. The comet has two clear tails; a white dust tail and a blue ion tail


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Captivating and ethereal, the ion tail of Comet Lovejoy mesmerizes stargazers in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico. Against the backdrop of the celestial canvas, this magnificent comet unveils its long ion tail in Taurus, a sight that leaves onlookers awestruck. As winter blankets the sky with its icy embrace, Comet Lovejoy gracefully dances among the stars. Drawing closer to our own cosmic neighborhood, Comey Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) finds itself nearest to the Pleiades star cluster. Its luminous presence illuminates the night sky as it traverses through space and time. With each passing moment, Comet Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) reveals more secrets hidden within its core. Nature's masterpiece unfolds before our eyes as we witness Comet Lovejoy's journey across galaxies. From artwork depicting its enchanting encounter over trees to capturing its radiant glow alongside the Sun's majestic rays; every image tells a story of wonder and fascination. Comet Hale-Bopp and Comet Ikeya-Zhang stand as testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about these celestial wanderers. Their names etched into history books forevermore, they remind us of our insatiable thirst for knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. Intriguingly named Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1168 adds another chapter to this cosmic tale. Its brilliance shines brightly amidst an ever-expanding universe filled with countless wonders waiting to be discovered. As we gaze upon these captivating comets gracing our skies with their presence, let us remember that they are not mere specks in time but rather reminders of how vast and mysterious our universe truly is. The ion tails trailing behind them serve as a reminder that even in darkness there is beauty waiting to be unveiled if only we dare look up and dream beyond what lies within reach.