Chris McKitterick (mckitterick) wrote,
Chris McKitterick
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Astro-Image of the Day: Comet Lulin and Saturn in one shot!

This is gorgeous! Photo of Comet Lulin in the same frame as (over-exposed) planet Saturn, taken by amateur astronomer Jerry Lodriguss:

Click the image to see the story.

If you were out on February 23, you too could have seen this! Like I wanted to be... but was just falling ill. Geez, have I been sick that long? Yes, yes I have. Argh. Feeling much better today, and will be in the office this afternoon, partly because my Technical Communication Certificate is up for vote today.

Hope y'all're doing well!

Best,
Chris
Tags: astronomy
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