Three Planets and a Comet
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Are you still looking for that perfect holiday gift for an astronomer? If your night sky is dark and horizon clear enough, the Solar System may have done your shopping for you. Send them outside after sunset to see three planets and a comet. In this snapshot of the December solstice evening sky from the village of Kirazli, Turkey the brightest celestial beacon is Venus, close to the southwestern horizon at the right. Look left and up to find Saturn shining between clouds. Fol
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Are you still looking for that perfect holiday gift for an astronomer? If your night sky is dark and horizon clear enough, the Solar System may have done your shopping for you. Send them outside after sunset to see three planets and a comet…
Who captured it?
This image is credited to Tunc Tezel, featured via NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day.
When was it published?
NASA featured this image on 2021-12-23.
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NASA imagery is generally free to use for education; check the official APOD page for specific credit and licensing.
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