Comet Machholz, discovered in August by astronomer Don Machholz in California.
The stars are elongated because this image is a
Comet Machholz, discovered in August by astronomer Don Machholz in California.
The stars are elongated because this image is an integration of 12 photos taken over a period of about 30 minutes. The comet is moving at a different rate relative to the stars.
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Date: 01/01/2005
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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