Comet Lovejoy and the Milky Way
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Comet Lovejoy and the Milky Way
Comet Lovejoy and the Milky Way, over the Southern Ocean. The comet is near the horizon, below and left of the Milky Way, the band of billions of stars that is our galaxy seen from the inside. Comets are icy bodies from the outer solar system that boil and form a bright tail of gas and dust as they approach the Sun. Comet Lovejoy reached its closest approach to the Sun on 16 December 2011. Photographed on 23 December 2011 from Cape Schanck, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
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2011 Astrophysical Astrophysics Australia Australian Coast Coastal Comet Dawn December Horizon Milky Way Night Sky Rising Rocks Rocky Sky Line Southern Hemisphere Southern Ocean Starry Stars Victoria Cape Schanck Comet Lovejoy Mornington Peninsula
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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing beauty of Comet Lovejoy and the Milky Way as they illuminate the night sky over the Southern Ocean. The comet, visible near the horizon, adds a touch of celestial magic to the already awe-inspiring band of stars that is our galaxy seen from within. Comets like Lovejoy are icy bodies originating from the outer reaches of our solar system, which ignite and create a luminous tail of gas and dust as they approach the Sun. Taken on 23 December 2011 from Cape Schanck, located on Australia's Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this image showcases nature's grandeur at its finest. The rocky coastline serves as a dramatic foreground against which these celestial wonders unfold. As dawn approaches, casting a soft glow upon the sea, it creates an ethereal atmosphere that perfectly complements this extraordinary cosmic spectacle. Photographed during Lovejoy's closest encounter with our Sun on 16 December 2011, this image encapsulates both scientific significance and artistic brilliance. It reminds us of humanity's insatiable curiosity about our universe and highlights how astrophysics continues to unravel its mysteries. This photograph stands as a testament to human ingenuity in capturing such rare moments in time. Displayed by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent or association with any company, this remarkable print invites viewers into an enchanting world where science meets artistry—a visual feast for those who seek inspiration in both natural phenomena and human exploration beyond Earth's boundaries.
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