Categories: Astronomy

SDO captures image of Comet Lovejoy as it grazes the Sun


On Dec. 15, 2011, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured image of Comet Lovejoy approaching the sun. The images and data collected by NASA’s solar observing fleet can help scientists learn more about the sun itself.

Credit: NASA/Goddard Scientific Visual Studio

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