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See Comet Lovejoy While You Can

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Alex R. Howe

This is Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy). Like many comets, it has a bright green color due to the fluorescence of diatomic carbon molecules in its tail, broken off from its surface. And most notably, Comet Lovejoy is visible to the … Continue reading →

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Two naked-eye comets in the northern skies

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

The northern hemisphere has been drawing the short straw when it comes to comets for the last few years. The last few really bright comets have all been in the southern sky. But that streak finally appears to be ending, … Continue reading →

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