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The satellite and the comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy), Stefano Tosi

The satellite and the comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)

The satellite and the comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy), Stefano Tosi

The satellite and the comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)

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A night low in planes but rich in transiting satellites. This photo shows a 2 tons russian 'fridge' ( assigned to Earth mapping ) transiting apparently near the comet.

The satellite is 32000 times nearer than the comet!

Light curve shows the satellite's rotation and its irregular surface, demonstrated by repeated reflections caused by the Sun during a single rotation.

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The satellite and the comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy), Stefano Tosi